Design Operations Manager
Haddad Brands - New York, New York, United States, 10001Work at Haddad Brands
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Overview
Full-time
Description
Haddad is a privately held family business with over 70 years of experience in the children's wear apparel and accessories industry. Haddad is the leading children's wear manufacturer representing the most iconic American brands in the world; Nike, Brand Jordan, Converse, Hurley and Levi's. Our talented professionals are leaders in design, sourcing, sales and global distribution. With over 15 locations and 800 employees globally, it is no surprise that we are already the number one children's wear company in the world.
Overview:
The Design Operations Manager will work closely with cross functional partners to oversee the execution of workflow between design and production across designated brand(s) and ensure proper execution.
Key Accountabilities:Manage and prioritize tech pack workflow, details, and status across designated brand(s)Check key tech packs and elevate issues to ensure consistency across designated brand(s) and partner with other Design Operations Managers to ensure constancy across all brandsDrive deadlines to ensure milestones are met in adherence to the calendarCoordinate meetings in partnership with cross functional partners to facilitate design alignments and communicationCoordinate with Graphics/Graphic Ops, Technical, and Design on obtaining all components of tech packsProactively troubleshoot and resolve sourcing and production issues by partnering cross functionally to ensure brand aesthetics and design intent is metPartner with PA/TD on regular basis for elevated issues on approvalsEnsure Sourcing is kept up to date on product developmentUtilize Haddad technologies to manage and reprioritize workflow and team tasks among the greater DO teamCollaborate on staffing, and support professional development of the teamAttend trade shows, and industry events when applicableConduct market research on techniques for construction and cost saving in production, as well as spot checking current brand(s) production on floorTravel as needed for development and productionSpecial projects as assigned
Requirements
Required Skills/Abilities/Education:Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design, Product Development, or related field5+ years of experience in the fashion industryAbility to think analytically as well as creativelyAbility to lead and develop a team of Design Operations Assistant/Associate (s)Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills with attention to detailMust be a strategic thinker, persuasive, flexible with changes, and collaborativeBrand appropriate aestheticAbility to travel (if needed)Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Teams, and PowerPointProficient in Adobe Illustrator
Consistent in-office presence is vital to the role as it is for all Haddad Brands team members, so that we all have a full appreciation, aesthetically and tactilely, of the qualities that define our brand partners' products and set them apart from their competitors.
Salary Description
$65,000 - $100,000