Universal Music Group · 1 month ago
Senior Manager, Technical Product Design
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$79K/yr - $173K/yr
5+ years expUniversal Music Group is the world’s leading music company, and they are seeking a Senior Manager, Technical Product Design to drive execution of merchandise needs for artist-specific E-commerce campaigns and live events. The role involves creating technical designs, managing product development processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product execution.
Audio Recording and ProductionMedia and EntertainmentMusicPublishing
Responsibilities
Create original sketches and technical drawings for new apparel and accessory designs
Material Selection, work alongside the Product Development lead to choose and source fabrics, colors, trims and embellishments that align with the artists brand keeping in mind pricing and quality standards
Produce detailed technical packages and specifications for each design, ensuring designs meet production requirements
Ability to create tech packs that are not only inclusive of technical sketches but also measurement specifications, fabric details, bill of materials, colorways, and construction details
Ability to translate design ideas to detailed blueprints for manufacturers to produce a myriad of product offerings from apparel to accessories
Participate in fit sessions, providing feedback on garment construction and making necessary adjustments to ensure the fit intention is met based on reference samples and creative direction
Work closely with cross functional teams, including Brand management, Product Development, Creative Director to ensure seamless product executions
Stay informed on new materials, emerging trends and manufacturing processes
Work with lead Creative Director to ensure concepts and initial design drafts are executable in manufacturing
Work with the Creative Director and PD lead to cost engineer a product to different price points by offering up solutions to materials and make to hit price points
Manage and update all Creative tech packs from Initial creation to edits to ensure manufacturers have all comments and revisions captured in the tech pack
Manage Final Production Tech packs to ensure all creative records are accurate after final sample approval
Liaise with the Creative Director, Graphic Designers and Technical Designers and help to combine all information together before handing off to Product Development
Participate in weekly development touch bases w/ cross-functional team members
Develop and manage process workflow improvements
Qualification
Required
5 years of experience of creative/design experience
Diverse market segment background (men's, juniors, and children's wear, accessories)
Deep Understanding of garment construction and fabric properties is critical
Detail oriented with strong follow through skills
Strong Skills in design software's such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PLM and CAD programs are essential
Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment
Strong organization skills are needed to manage complex tech packs and production timelines
Excellent communicator with the ability to build and maintain relationships
Flexible and adaptable; priorities change frequently based on business demands, the ability to change direction quickly is critical
Extensive factory manufacturing process experience including production timeline management, fact-based costing, and pricing
Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills
Proven ability to manage and develop teams
Works well under pressure
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree – Fashion Design, Textile Design or related field is typically preferred
Previous experience in apparel design and tech pack creation is highly valued
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services
Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants
Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
2-weeks paid Winter Break
10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent
Company
Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is a music-based entertainment company that offers music recording, publishing, and merchandising services worldwide. It is a sub-organization of Leviy Publishing.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.65BKey Investors
William AckmanTencent
2023-06-06Post Ipo Debt· $802.31M
2021-09-21IPO
2021-06-21Secondary Market· $4.17B
Leadership Team
Devraj Sanyal
Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Group, India & South Asia; SVP Strategy "AMEA"
Timothy Xu
Chairman and CEO
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