PURPOSE OF ROLE

Reporting to the Director, Product Development, the Technical Designer Manager, will be responsible for co-lead APAC Technical Design team and supporting the product development to implement Under Armour Development Strategy for the Asia-Pacific region. This role will implement robust technical standards, systems and processes and decisions with a high-level of expertise and knowledge.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contributes and leads a team of developers responsible for the development of one or more product categories from design concept to production garment
• Communicate with offshore vendors on all technical issues and a stronger understanding of fit and aesthetic
• Manages workload and build/reviews technical package for one or more category. Collaborates with cross functional team to meet calendar deliverables
• Manage day-to-day operations, overseeing the APAC Technical Design Team and monitoring product development timelines and quality standards
• Managing product documentation, including technical specifications, vendor manuals and other system training materials.
• Able to identify fit issues, perform fit adjustments and communicate changes to improve fit and function
• Owns cross functional meeting communication for the development team. Must be able to effectively problem solve design, costing, quality and delivery issues
• Ability to dynamically deliver product presentations related to fit and construction
• Conducts fit sessions on live models, including size sets, and is responsible for developing and training junior technical designers on fit competencies and protocols.
• Directly responsible for creating 2D/3D pattern blocks with advanced understanding of grade rules and size scale manipulation to achieve best fit/visual across a size range
• Responsible for adherence to global fit standards fit integrity and compliance across all categories
• Ensures compliance to seasonal fit direction and ensures adherence to global fit standards
• Consistently reviews specifications and grade to ensure relevance in the market
• Analyzes artwork to identify risk, establish artwork standards and troubleshoot quality issues
• Independently communicates with vendors to problem solve all issues related to garment engineering
• Work with factories and costing teams to optimize garment engineering for fit, performance and cost
• Identifies opportunities for sketch library and process enhancements
• Domestic and overseas travel as necessary
• Other duties may be assigned

QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITES:

• Must have leadership experience, including managerial experience
• Expertise building Development & Production Tech Packs
• Must have experience managing a product category
• Must have superior written and verbal communication skills; must be able to lead product presentations in a clear, concise, and engaging manner

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year Fashion Design program
• Minimum of 8 years in technical design or product development experience

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Factory experience preferred
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, a PLM system, Excel and Gerber or Optitex PDS
• Advanced 2D patternmaking skills; must have on the job experience (classes and/or theory does not qualify)
• 3D pattern experience preferred
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Advanced experience fitting on live models and virtual models including size sets
• Advanced knowledge of garment construction