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Job Description
Technical Design Manager - Menswear Alton Lane - 2.8 Richmond, VA Job Details Full-time $75,000 - $110,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Unlimited paid time off Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Employee discount Life insurance Qualifications Sourcing Teamwork Process improvement English Graphic design Pattern grading Graphic design software Training & development Process management Technical Proficiency Full Job Description Role Overview Alton Lane is seeking a highly skilled Technical Design Manager to lead our product building and technical design lifecycle. While Alton Lane is deeply rooted in premium menswear, this role will span both men's and women's apparel, playing a pivotal part in our product evolution. Heavily focused on the mechanics of product building, you will bridge the gap between creative design and final production. You will ensure that every garment maintains our uncompromising standards for fit, construction, and quality across all body types.
Key Responsibilities Product Building & Construction:
Lead the technical development of garments from initial concept through final production, ensuring superior construction methods, durability, and aesthetic integrity.
Cross-Category Expertise:
Manage technical design for both men's and women's apparel lines, applying a deep understanding of the distinct grading, tailoring, and fit requirements for each.
Fit Mastery:
Lead fit sessions on live models or 3D avatars. Analyze fit issues, evaluate ease and proportion, and provide clear, actionable correction routing to global factory partners.
Tech Pack Management:
Oversee the creation and maintenance of comprehensive tech packs, including highly detailed technical sketches, measurement specs, grading rules, and bill of materials (BOM).
Vendor Collaboration:
Act as the primary technical liaison with our international manufacturing partners, troubleshooting production issues and ensuring factories clearly understand construction requirements.
Process Optimization:
Continuously evaluate and improve the product development workflow to increase efficiency and reduce sample iteration times without sacrificing quality.
Pattern Corrections :
Execute and oversee detailed pattern corrections, collaborating closely with vendors to ensure accurate translation of fit adjustments into production patterns while maintaining consistency across all size grading and silhouettes.
Training and Mentorship :
Develop and implement comprehensive training protocols for new and existing team members, focusing on technical design standards, fit consistency, tech pack accuracy, and best practices in garment construction.
Qualifications Experience:
12+ years of progressive experience in technical design or product development within the apparel industry.
Category Knowledge:
Demonstrated experience working with both men's apparel is required, with a strong portfolio showcasing complex product building (tailoring/suiting experience is a major plus). Women's experience would be a plus.
Technical Skills:
Expert understanding of patternmaking, garment construction, sourcing grading rules, and fabric yield.
Software Proficiency:
Highly proficient in Adobe Suite (Photoshop and Illustrator) and Excel. Experience with 3D design and graphic design software is highly preferred.
Communication:
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical corrections to non-native English-speaking factory partners.
Location:
Must be based in, or willing to relocate to, either Richmond, VA or New York, NY.
PERKS OF THE ROLE
Collaborate (and
HAVE FUN!
) with a dynamic team of driven individuals across the country Competitive Base Salary Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, LTD/STD Insurance 401(k) Unlimited PTO Generous employee discount Opportunity to carve out an exciting career path with a high-growth company Direct exposure to leadership and senior management, focusing on high-level sales strategy and business development training Are you a self-starter with the desire to develop and champion new processes? If you answered YES to both of those questions, we want to hear from you. Alton Lane is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the diversity of all backgrounds and are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive culture for our Community.
Pay:
$75,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations? How many years of work experience do you have with pattern corrections? How many years of Design experience do you currently have? How many years of work experience do you have with Adobe Illustrator? How many years of work experience do you have with Adobe Photoshop? How many years of work experience do you have with tailored menswear? How many years of work experience do you have with measuring and fit? How many years of Product Management experience do you currently have? How many years of Retail Apparel and Fashion experience do you currently have? How many years of Training experience do you currently have? Are you comfortable working in a hybrid setting? Do you reside in either New York, NY or Richmond, VA?
