Manager – Technical Design

Lucky Brand

. Manage the team’s workload, calendar, and priorities across multiple brands .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,900 - $138,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong expertise in patterns, fit, grading, and construction standards while effectively managing team performance and workflow. Proficient in providing actionable feedback and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and brand consistency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Pattern DevelopmentFit EvaluationTechnical Design MentorshipFlex PLM ProficiencyAdobe Illustrator Expertise

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Hard Skills

PatternsFitGradingConstruction StandardsTechnical DesignAction PlansFit PresentationProactive Problem-SolvingAttention to DetailMultitasking

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganizational SkillsConfidenceAssertiveness

Tools & Technologies

Flex PLMAdobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopWeb PDMMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Excel

Industry Keywords

Fit ConsistencyProduct QualityCross-Functional CollaborationCustomer-Comment ReviewsCompetitive Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the team’s workload, calendar, and priorities across multiple brands
Provide technical expertise to maintain fit consistency and product quality
Identify where pattern blocks are needed and execute them
Mentor and develop the technical design team
Coach the team on fit evaluation, balance, and proportion
Deliver timely, direct, and actionable feedback
Manage workflow and evolving business needs, creating or adjusting action plans
Create, update, and use pattern blocks to ensure standards are met
Collaborate with Design and Product Development teams on fit and aesthetics
Maintain fit and construction standards for brand consistency and quality
Resolve and communicate fit and construction issues to International Buying Offices and factories
Communicate daily with IBOs, vendors, and cross-functional partners
Improve fit and quality through customer-comment reviews, competitive analysis, and fit symposiums
Oversee, coach, and assess direct reports’ performance and development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong knowledge of patterns, fit, grading, and construction standards
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Confidence and assertiveness in fit presentation
Ability to self-manage, work independently, multitask, and consistently meet deadlines
Strong organizational skills and acute attention to detail
Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment
Proactive problem-solving and resolution-oriented approach
Proficiency in Flex PLM, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Web PDM, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Excel
Ability to oversee product areas, support direct reports, manage workload, and meet deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Term life insurance
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
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