Manager, Technical Design & Product Integrity
About the Role
This is a high-impact hybrid role integrating Technical Design and Product Integrity to drive end-to-end product excellence. The role owns garment fit, construction, testing, and product quality across development to production and in-market performance. Acts as the key link between vendors, product development, QA, and global teams, ensuring alignment to brand standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.What You'll Do Own end-to-end fit, construction, grading, and product quality outcomes Identify and mitigate risks across development, sampling, and bulk production Provide technical leadership on garment construction, pattern, and fit to vendors and teams Drive vendor capability building across both Technical Design and Product Integrity Lead vendor onboarding, training, and performance improvement initiatives Ensure adherence to corporate standards, product specifications, and regulatory requirements Manage product testing, RSL compliance, and lab performance (3rd party labs) Establish bulk production guardrails and quality thresholds Drive root cause analysis and corrective action plans for quality and fit issues Partner with QA, Product Development, and Vendor teams for continuous improvement Support seasonal development reviews to proactively identify risks Analyze performance metrics (fit approval, testing results, defects) aned drive improvements Lead and develop technical teams and vendor technicians Collaborate with global teams for SOP alignment and new initiatives Who You Are Strong expertise in garment construction, fitting, pattern making, and grading Deep knowledge of product testing, quality systems, and regulatory compliance (US/EU/China) Proven experience in vendor management and capability building Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capability Proven risk management and problem-solving skills Effective collaboration and stakeholder management in a matrix organization Strong communication skills across global teams and vendors Experience leading and developing teams Proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of 2D/3D systems preferred Bachelor’s degree in Textile, Fashion, or related field; 8–12 years relevant experience Apply To This Job