Technical Design Manager

Catalyst Brands India

. Manage the garment fit process, including live model/mannequin sessions, construction evaluation, and pattern/grading revision analysis .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,900 - $118,950 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in garment fit management, technical design, and construction evaluation, with proficiency in Flex PLM and Adobe applications. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing multiple priorities effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical Design ExperienceGarment Construction KnowledgeFlex PLM ProficiencyAdobe Illustrator ProficiencyAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Garment Fit ManagementPatternmakingGradingFabric PerformanceManufacturing ProcessesTech Pack CreationMeasurement SpecificationsConstruction EvaluationFit AnalysisSample Preparation

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Flex PLMAdobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft ExcelCLO 3DGerber Software

Industry Keywords

Fashion DesignTechnical DesignFit ComplianceVendor CorrespondenceWholesale ChannelsDiscounters

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the garment fit process, including live model/mannequin sessions, construction evaluation, and pattern/grading revision analysis
Collaborate with Design and Product Development to recommend construction alternatives based on fit history
Partner with Design, Sourcing, and Merchandising to align fit intent, meet calendar deadlines, and maintain brand standards
Create, maintain, and manage detailed tech packs in Flex PLM, including measurement specs, tolerances, grading, fit photos, technical sketches, and construction details
Serve as the primary technical and fit-compliance contact for factories
Resolve fit and construction issues with International Buying Office and factories to meet development and production timelines
Improve garment fit and quality through customer-feedback analysis, competitive research, and block reviews
Track vendor samples, open packages, log received samples, and organize recurring fit invitations
Measure, prepare, and steam samples before fittings
Maintain organized seasonal sample storage

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years of Technical Design experience required
Degree in Technical Design, Fashion Design, or related field is preferred
Experience working with multiple channels, including wholesale and discounters, is preferred
Deep knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, grading, fabric performance, and manufacturing processes
Experience with PLM systems; Flex PLM preferred
Proficiency with Adobe applications, including Illustrator and Photoshop
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and Excel
CLO 3D and Gerber software training is a plus
Exceptional attention to detail and a trained eye for proportion, balance, and overall aesthetic
Superior verbal and written communication skills, especially for vendor/factory correspondence
Executive presence and professionalism, with confidence and assertiveness in fit presentations
Superior organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
Resolution-oriented problem-solving ability
Proactive, adaptable, and open to feedback
Comfortable managing multiple timelines
Team-oriented and collaborative mindset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Term life insurance
Paid vacation and holidays
Eight paid holidays during the calendar year for eligible associates
401(k) with Company match
Associate discount on all Catalyst Brands merchandise
Additional compensation for store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday