EXPRESS · 6 hours ago
Director Technical Design
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$135K/yr - $242K/yr
10+ years expPHOENIX Retail, LLC operates the Express and Bonobos brands, focusing on modern and effortless style in apparel. The Director of Technical Design is responsible for leading technical design teams, ensuring quality and production standards, and collaborating with various departments to align on product specifications and quality.
RetailE-CommerceFashionApparel
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Cara Wasserstrom
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Technical Design team
Partner with Merchandising, Design, and Sourcing to establish measurements and specifications for each fit, ensuring alignment with external data, brand aesthetics, and customer expectations
Define and enforce vendor fit processes and standards, ensuring compliance across internal teams and factory partners
Establish and uphold rigorous quality standards for both fabric and finished product vendors, ensuring consistent execution
Maintain strong, proactive communication with product vendors to ensure alignment and resolve issues efficiently
Oversee cross-functional collaboration with Design, Production, and Merchandising in the development of new seasonal styles
Lead fittings and guide resolution of fit challenges, ensuring timely communication of all fit, construction, grading, and detail requirements to vendors
Direct the development, documentation, and ongoing maintenance of specifications, grading, fit comments, and related information within the PLM system
Develop and maintain consistent grade rules across product categories to ensure accuracy and standardization
Oversee the review of Fit, Pre-Production (PP), and Top of Production (TOP) samples to validate consistency with original development intent
Define and monitor quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) expectations and processes, ensuring strict adherence across teams and vendors
Drive the growth, development, and performance of the Technical Design team through mentorship, training, and clear accountability to foster a culture of continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
10+ years of experience in technical design
Strong leadership abilities with proven track record of developing high performing teams
Proficiency in PLM systems, pattern making and editing software, and data driven decision making processes
Deep understanding of patterns, pattern making, and garment construction with experience in communicating pattern and construction corrections
Desire to seek feedback and commit to continuous improvement of product lines based on team insights, customer feedback, product performance, and market changes
Demonstrated success communicating with offshore vendors in a timely, friendly, and efficient manner
Sense of urgency in executing business goals with creative problem solving skills
Detail oriented with a strong follow through and have the ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects
Ability to travel domestically and internationally
Benefits
Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage
401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company match
Merchandise discount
Paid Time Off
Parental leave for new moms and dads
Company
EXPRESS
Express is a specialty apparel and accessory retailer offering both women and men's merchandise.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$164.84MKey Investors
WHP GlobalSycamore Ventures
2022-12-08Post Ipo Equity· $24.84M
2021-01-14Post Ipo Debt· $140M
2010-05-13IPO
Leadership Team
Stewart Glendinning
Chief Executive Officer
Joanie Rogan
EA to EVP/CMO ~ SVP Omni-channel Experience & Operations ~ SVP Creative ~ VP Brand Marketing
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