Technical Design Manager, Women's Wholesale Apparel (New York)

PREMIER BRANDS GROUP HOLDINGS

Iconic by Nature, Exceptional by Design

Premier Brands Group Holdings, A Global Leader in Apparel, Jewelry and Accessories Design

Driven by excellence and innovative talent, Premier Brands Group is a leading, global apparel group of iconic brands, offering a diverse portfolio in denim, women’s apparel, and jewelry.

Premier Brands Group is comprised of three distinct businesses that create top-tier brands for the discerning consumer. One Jeanswear Group designs and distributes a distinguished portfolio of branded and private label Jeanswear throughout North America.

An apparel industry leader for 30+ years, The Kasper Group has remained committed to excellence in offering iconic brands and relevant womenswear designs.

The Jewelry Group has a 20+ year legacy of developing, sourcing and selling elevated fashion jewelry pieces, with a design-centric point of view.

Our legacy is rooted in our rich portfolio of the most covetable denim, apparel, jewelry and accessories brands in the world. Each respective group is Iconic by Nature and Exceptional by Design.

Technical Design Manager

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee technical design execution across assigned categories from development through production

• Lead and manage live fittings, ensuring consistency in fit, construction, and garment execution

• Review and approve specs, grading, fit comments, and technical packages prior to vendor release

• Partner closely with Design, Production, Product Development, Merchandising, and overseas vendors throughout development process

• Troubleshoot fit, pattern, and construction issues and provide technical direction to factories

• Manage workload distribution, workflow prioritization, and calendar adherence across the technical design team

• Mentor and support Technical Designers and junior team members in fit execution and technical development

• Ensure adherence to company fit standards, construction standards, and technical procedures

• Assist leadership in evaluating staffing needs, process improvements, and departmental efficiencies

• Support onboarding and development of new technical team members

• Maintain strong vendor relationships and support escalation resolution as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Design, Patternmaking, or related field preferred

• 10–12+ years of Technical Design experience within women’s apparel

• Prior management or team leadership experience preferred

• Expert knowledge of fit, grading, garment construction, and pattern correction

• Proven experience leading fittings and communicating technical direction to overseas vendors

• Strong understanding of development calendars and production timelines

• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills

• Proficiency in Illustrator, Excel, PLM systems, and technical development tools preferred

• Experience with 3D technical platforms a plus