Manager, Technical Design – Walmart Kids Apparel
$85,000–$135,000 year
HybridNew York City, New York, United States or New York, United States
Job Summary
Lead and mentor a team of Technical Designers across multiple children's apparel categories, allocating workload and prioritizing seasonal deliverables to ensure deadlines are met. Oversee the creation and approval of garment specifications, including tech packs, grading, and Bill of Materials, while conducting fit sessions to maintain consistency and quality standards. Partner with Design, Production, and overseas factories to resolve technical issues and streamline workflows for improved speed-to-market. Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners throughout the product lifecycle to preserve design intent while ensuring manufacturability. Manage performance evaluations and professional development to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Technical Design, Fashion Design, Apparel Product Development, or a related field
- 5+ years of Technical Design experience within children's apparel
- Strong knowledge of children's garment construction, grading, patternmaking, fit, fabrics, and manufacturing
- Proven experience managing multiple product categories in a high-volume production environment
- Advanced proficiency with PLM systems, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel, and related Microsoft Office applications
- Experience communicating technical requirements with overseas factories
- Excellent organizational, project management, and prioritization skills
- Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to lead through change while balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- 4 days a week in the office, Fridays' work from home
Desired Qualifications
- 1+ years of leadership or management experience supervising Technical Designers, preferred
- Private label and specifically Walmart experience, preferred
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