TravisMathew is a premium apparel brand that exists because we seized an opportunity—and we’re inviting you to take yours. Back in 2007, we saw there weren’t many companies whose clothing bridged the gap between performance and lifestyle, so we created our own. Inspired by the sun, surf, and sand of Southern California, we became a leading innovator in lifestyle performance apparel by making clothes for real life—plus working with premium wholesalers, building a leading e-commerce business, and opening retail stores around the world. We invite you to join team TravisMathew.
The Senior Manager, Technical Design is responsible for creating and implementing strategic direction of the practices related to the commercialization of premium performance product ensuring fit, function and quality standards are in accordance with Travis Mathew business goals.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage Technical Design workload and timelines to ensure team is meeting calendared deadlines
- Provide leadership to Technical Design team REVIEWS / FEEDBACK / DELEGATE
- Create standard best practice to ensure new suppliers have been properly qualified and vetted from a fit and quality point of view
- Create structured process and flow with design and development teams to ensure graded measurement charts are correct in all supplier tech packs and validated in Centric. Enact efficiencies and monitor.
- Create and implement best practice for tolerances and grade rules when creating new blocks and evaluating current blocks.
- Drive, manage and maintain structure and consistent execution of fit sessions, communication, and next steps for all fittings
- Hold vendors accountable for sample evaluation process and fit correction implementation.
- Build and maintain WIP documentation. Adds, Drops, Changes to track work load and efficiency.
- Collaborate with product development on timelines and manage detailed T&A to ensure critical deadlines are met in order to maintain production calendars.
- Provide guidance on how to drive improvement to all Women’s and Men’s current Blocks / Fits
- Collaborate with design and development to research and provide fit suggestions when new categories are added
- Work cross functionally with design and product development partners, for all divisions, to establish quality standards for all product categories
- Create and implement onboarding guide for a cohesive partnership across all suppliers. Maintain in vendor manual.
- Create (in partnership with leadership) and drive technical design growth strategies
- Collaborate in wear test and care test selection and the execution of samples and tests
- Research and remain up-to-date on fit trends
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
- Strong technical knowledge for product manufacturing, evaluating patterns, and revising / building patterns
- Knowledge of product creation calendar timeline and able to work against deadlines
- Proficient in PLM system(s) CENTRIC
- Proficient in patternmaking system(s), BROWZWEAR, and understanding how to make necessary updates
- Highly Proficient in Microsoft Applications (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Ability to clearly communicate complex problems and solutions in a simple, logical, and impactful manner
- Ability to coach / lead and collaborate at all organizational levels
- Ability to travel, domestically and internationally
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Deadline-driven with a strong sense of urgency
- Strong team player, knowledge of cross-functional team accountabilities and requirements preferred, including design, materials, sourcing, merchandising, and quality assurance
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree or technical trade school and / or equivalent
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in Development / Technical Design/ Patternmaking
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a leadership capacity
142,600.00 - 178,250.00 - 213,900.00 USD Annual
If your experience is close to what we're looking for, please consider applying! Experience comes in many forms – skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We know that diversity makes for the best problem-solving and creative thinking, which is why we're dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team and encourage everyone to apply.
TravisMathew is an Equal Employment Opportunity
