Manager, Technical Design

Marque: Victoria's Secret
Emplacement: Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, VN

Domaines d’emploi: Technical Services
Type d’emploi: Full-time
Job ID: 04J33

Description

PURPOSE/GENERAL SUMMARY:

Victoria’s Secret is seeking an experienced individual to join our team as a Manager, Technical Design. The Manager, Technical Design will play a crucial role in managing fit processes, providing fit expertise, influencing fit recommendations and construction across multiple categories and driving alignment on fit actions.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Act as the Fit Owner/Expert for multiple categories, managing the fit processes and providing fit expertise.

  • Exercise influence in fit recommendations and construction. Articulate fit recommendations and corrections with precision and clarity.

  • Manage fit scheduling, support model selection and calibration, and ensure alignment on fit actions.

  • Track and analyze fit data to assess risks.

  • Oversee the Fit Library, post-fit sessions, and review patterns as necessary.

  • Advise and coach team members on fit-related matters, elevating issues as required.

  • Collaborate with design teams, cross-functional groups, and vendors on fit concerns.

  • Manage wear testing, follow-up activities, and timing to ensure product excellence.

  • Drive fit evaluation processes and communicate issue resolutions effectively to stakeholders.

  • Demonstrate business awareness in areas such as costing, raw materials, and production processes.

  • Represent Technical Design in cross-functional and team meetings, contributing insights and expertise.

  • Attend and participate in brand meetings

  • Lead vendor meetings to facilitate collaboration and ensure alignment.

Qualifications

  • A technical education in garment fit and construction to degree level or equivalent work experience. 

  • Practical experience in patternmaking and garment construction for bulk production. 

  • 10 years of technical experience, gained while working within either the textile industry, or in a retail environment. 

  • An understanding and preferably 2-3 years’ experience using computer specification package (PDM).

  • Practical experience of applying proven techniques of quality assurance within the clothing industry. 

  • Experience in team and process management. 

  • Good command of written and spoken English.