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Director of Technical Design
URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly). Lead the Free People Technical Design team across all technical design levels, from Associate Managers to Assistant Technical Designers .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Technical Design leadership, including fit standards, garment testing, and digital transformation initiatives. Proven ability to manage high-performing teams, drive cross-functional collaboration, and execute strategic projects within fast-paced environments.
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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 FittingsWoven And Knit Apparel ExpertiseMultiple Washes HandlingQuality Assurance ProcessesCalendar Management
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationAdaptabilityTeam CoachingCross-Functional CollaborationChange Management
Tools & Technologies
CLO 3D Software
Industry Keywords
Technical DesignApparelWovensKnitsDenimIntimate ApparelOuterwearProduction LinesSupplier FeedbackQuality Standards
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the Free People Technical Design team across all technical design levels, from Associate Managers to Assistant Technical Designers
- Hold regular touch bases with cross-functional partners in Product Development, Production, Design, and Buying
- Collaborate closely with URBN regional office partners and Technical Design leaders from FP Movement, Anthropologie, and Urban Outfitters
- Build, develop, coach, and engage high-performing teams; set expectations, provide feedback, and make management decisions
- Monitor team workload and adjust resources to meet 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 and drive decisions to meet or exceed calendar deadlines
- Determine solutions and arrange resources to execute plans
- Identify operational weaknesses and opportunities to improve work quality and velocity
- Promote effective feedback, cross-functional collaboration, and regional collaboration
- 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
- Extremely flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced work environment
- Ability to handle quick changes in priorities and guide and mentor 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 specific 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, multi-level teams
- Experience traveling internationally, visiting factory/production lines, and working with QA processes
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Generous employee discounts
- Retirement savings
- Anti-harassment training for managers and employees