Madhappy is hiring: Technical Design Manager in Los Angeles

TECHNICAL DESIGN MANAGER Madhappy is a Los Angeles-based clothing brand made for a community of optimists, born in 2017. Madhappy uses apparel, events, and experimental retail spaces - including its permanent flagship in West Hollywood - to explore a personal expression as a means to an improved state of mind. Its own seasonal stores - with past and present locations including New York City (Soho), Aspen, Miami, East Hampton, and Tokyo - are each designed to reflect their site, while still sharing the brand's DNA. The brand currently produces a selection of ever-evolving, evergreen classic styles, seasonally available collections and collaborations. Madhappy supports research and awareness in mental health through The Madhappy Foundation (a 501c(3) non-profit) and writes Local Optimist, a print magazine. Each to celebrate us as works-in-progress, and the personal and collective expression that is a part of that. About the job We are looking to hire a full-time Technical Design Manager on our Product Development & Production team. In this position, you will be responsible for fit, grading, garment construction across a wide range of domestic and overseas garment dye knits/wovens/sweaters and outerwear categories. This role will report directly to our VP of Product Development & Production. You must be based in or willing to move to Los Angeles to be considered for this position. Responsibilities • Product measurement specification: • Ovesee the Technical Department by leading all seasonal fittings • Provide mentorship to Technical team • Collaborating with Design and PD on tech pack hand-offs to help identify reference silhouette and/or fit block for each model and troubleshoot construction details suitable for development • Support Design team in initial build of Technical Packages • Create POMs, construction and hand off comments for all programs and coordinate with PD for release with relevant direction, samples and reference garments • Review and analyze blocks/core fits for consistency • Fit approvals: • Ensure all fit garments and evaluation sheets have been received from factories and measure /evaluate prior to fitting from initial Development through Production • Schedule and lead live fittings • Management of fit approval process/comments in accordance with Protos, Samples, Bulk Fit/PPS, and TOP deadlines • Maintain consistent and accurate fit comments, grade rules, and tolerances and supply POM sketches and detail grading as appropriate for category at stock approval • Create diagrams/sketches and pattern corrections as needed to support revisions visually • Systems: • Specification details - create + edit measurement pages and all related pages alongside the other product functions • Maintain information on Excel/Chart System and share drive with all updates, graded specifications, fit photos, fit notes, technical diagrams, and written comments • Maintain digital and physical style reference libraries by category About you Qualifications • Minimum of 10 years experience in technical design function participating in live model fittings • Extensive experience with team management Expertise in Garment Dye and Shrinkages required • Knits, wovens, and outerwear categories preferred • Patternmaking experience required. Draping a plus • High level of experience with Grade Rules, Grade charts for domestic and imports • High level of computer proficiency: requirement in Microsoft + Google Suite • Adobe proficiency (Illustrator + Photoshop) preferred Characteristics • Strong organizational and multitasking skills with a high attention to detail • Demonstrates initiative, time management skills and flexibility • Excellent communication and follow up skills with ability to work across cultures and collaborate • Can thrive in a high volume, high traffic start-up environment Benefits • 15 days PTO, and 9 days sick pay annually • Paid holidays • Health, dental, and vision insurance with 75% premium coverage by Madhappy • Retirement plans available$600 quarterly health stipends • Employee discount and early access to products $110,000 - $115,000 a year About Madhappy Learn more about our initiatives including Local Optimist & The Madhappy Foundation below and via Madhappy.com and @Madhappy. About Local Optimist Local Optimist is a space for radical discovery and connection. By focusing on open conversations and mindful exploration, we orient people with reliable, optimistic resources - available at any moment. About The Madhappy Foundation The Madhappy Foundation™ is non-profit organization, 501(c)(3) with a mission to improve mental health globally. Through The Madhappy Foundation™, 1% of proceeds from every sale benefit our efforts to raise awareness, fund research, and positively impact the mental health movement. Learn more here.