Director of Technical Design, Woman's Denim

Director of Technical Design, Woman's Denim

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.

Premier Brands Group Holdings is currently looking for a Technical Design Director. The essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Advance the goals of the brands by ensuring that they meet their goals of fit, construction, and design aesthetic.
• Evaluate current and future workload to ensure adequate staffing levels.
• Ensure that the brands meet their goals of the Time and Action Calendar.
• Ensure that all associates are fully trained to the Technical Department standard.
• Motivate the technical team to perform at their best.
• Run fittings and manage the fit approval process.
• Generate annual appraisals for team members.
• Develop good working relationships with team members, other departments, and outside vendors.
• Ensure adherence to the time and action calendar.
• Attend and participate in company meetings.
• Manage and set goals for team members.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimum 10 years’ experience as a technical designer in Denim and/or woven in Women’s and Plus markets.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience supervising a team of multiple Technical Designers.
• Open-minded and forward-thinking; able to both create and accept change.
• Qualified to create and revise pattern blocks and instruct factories on corrections.
• Computer literate with good communication skills.
• Familiar with at least 1 3D CAD system, and willing to learn.
• Strong knowledge of fit and how to correct fit issues.
• Strong construction knowledge.
• Good retention of facts and department systems.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to make decisions independently.
• Able to adjust to changing business needs.
• First-hand knowledge of sewing and factory processes.
• Knowledge of denim washes and processes as it pertains to fit and execution of denim products.

Salary Range: 130K – 140K *Actual base salary for this role will be based on experience, qualifications, and/or assigned unit.

We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design
• Industries: Wholesale Apparel and Sewing Supplies