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Director of Technical Design
URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly). Lead the Free People Technical Design team, including all technical design levels from associate managers to assistant technical designers .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive expertise in technical design management, including fit standards, garment testing, and digital transformation in apparel. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, manage multiple overlapping calendars, and execute cross-functional projects effectively.
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Senior Technical Design ManagementExpert in Fit Standards and ConstructionCLO 3D Software ExperienceGarment Testing KnowledgePeople Management and Leadership
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Hard Skills
Fit StandardsGarment TestingPattern MakingConstruction and TolerancesDigital Transformation3D FittingWoven and Knit Apparel ExpertiseMultiple Washes HandlingQuality Assurance ProcessesCalendar Management
Soft Skills
Proactive CommunicationFlexibility and AdaptabilityTeam CoachingCross-Functional CollaborationChange Management
Tools & Technologies
CLO 3D Software
Industry Keywords
ApparelDenimIntimate ApparelOuterwearWovensKnitsProduction LinesSupplier FeedbackQuality StandardsFast-Paced Environment
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the Free People Technical Design team, including all technical design levels from associate managers to assistant technical designers
- Conduct regular touchbases with cross-functional partners in product development, production, design, and buying
- Collaborate closely with URBN regional office partners
- Partner with technical design leaders across Free People Movement, Anthropologie, and Urban Outfitters
- Review department goals, resources, and technical design practices across URBN
- Build, develop, coach, and engage high-performing teams; set expectations and provide feedback
- Set team goals and make management decisions
- Monitor team workload and adjust resources to business demands, including directly covering and processing work as needed
- Lead the Free People technical design team’s digital transformation and expand 3D knowledge and best practices
- Monitor digital and virtual samples while maintaining brand fit and quality standards
- Develop strategy for the Free People collection and execute cross-functional projects
- Solicit and integrate supplier, process, and team feedback
- Manage team output to meet or exceed calendar deadlines
- Determine solutions and arrange resources to execute action plans
- Identify operational weaknesses and opportunities to improve quality and work velocity
- Model and develop effective feedback and cross-functional collaboration practices
- Share relevant information and knowledge across teams
Requirements
What you’ll need- 10+ years of Senior Technical Design Manager experience or higher
- Experienced people manager and leader of leaders
- Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment
- Ability to handle rapid changes in priorities and guide direct reports through change management
- Expert in fit standards, construction, and tolerances across knit and woven apparel, including denim, intimate apparel, structured wovens, outerwear, heavyweight knits, and soft wovens
- Expert-level experience handling multiple washes in wovens and knits
- Advanced knowledge of garment testing and the effects of washes on woven and knit fabrics, fiber content, and trims
- Experience handling multiple overlapping calendars, including wholesale and retail, chase, and late add
- Experience with pattern making and CLO 3D software
- Experience coaching teams using software to conduct live 3D fittings with design and buying teams
- Proactive and excellent communicator able to work with large teams and individuals at all levels
- Experience traveling internationally, visiting factory/production lines, and working with QA processes
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- PTO
- Generous employee discounts
- Retirement savings