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Technical Design Manager

The People Brand 🇺🇸 Newport Beach, California, United States of America

$120,000 - $150,000 Full-time Manager

The Technical Design Manager will lead technical execution for swim, active, and lifestyle apparel, overseeing fit, construction, and quality from prototype to production. They are responsible for managing the technical design team, maintaining block libraries, and ensuring consistency across all product categories.

Responsibilities

  • The Technical Design Manager will lead technical execution for swim, active, and lifestyle apparel, overseeing fit, construction, and quality from prototype to production. They are responsible for managing the technical design team, maintaining block libraries, and ensuring consistency across all product categories.

Requirements

  • Candidates must have at least 7 years of technical design experience and 5 years of people management experience. Proficiency in garment construction, grading, fit standards, and industry-standard software like Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Excel is required.

Key Skills

Technical design management Apparel construction Garment grading Fit standards Adobe Illustrator Microsoft Excel Block library maintenance Team leadership Project management Quality assurance Product development lifecycle Cross‑functional collaboration Communication Problem solving Technical specification creation Supplier coordination Trend analysis Manufacturing processes Agile workflow

About The People Brand

Recruitment often feels transactional, but we believe it doesn’t have to. We value transparency and authenticity in every search, partnering with premium brands that uphold integrity and create environments where people can thrive. Founded by former HR executives from top brands like Nike, Hurley and Fox Racing, we have a deep understanding of the industries we play in. Our expertise with Lifestyle Brands & Consumer Goods enables us to strategically headhunt talent who understand the unique challenges and opportunities these industries face. Whether you're looking for excellent talent or your next opportunity - we'd love to connect with you. Please reach out to us directly through our website! Client Examples: Quince, Boot Barn, SITKA, Vuori, Lulus, JOLYN, Speedo, O'neill, Insomniac Events, ZO Skin, Salty Crew, Sanuk, Alo Yoga, etc.

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