Wilson Sporting Goods Co. · 19 hours ago
Technical Design Manager, EvoShield
Chicago, IL, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $140K/yr
7+ years expWilson Sporting Goods Co. is a leading sports equipment brand committed to empowering athletes. The Technical Design Manager will lead the technical design process for apparel and uniforms for the EvoShield brand, collaborating with various teams to ensure optimal fit and function for athletes.
ManufacturingProduct DesignSporting Goods
Responsibilities
Lead all fittings, collaborating with Design, Product Line Manager, Merchandising, and Commercial to collectively meet the product brief needs
Manage patterns and fit for all products working directly with internal and external pattern makers and factories
Create patterns, mock-ups and prototypes as needed to explore, resolve, and prove new concepts or construction techniques
Determine manufacturing product construction for tech packs
Manage technical fabric and manufacturing standards for all products
Analyze and comment on prototypes with factories to ensure that quality, construction, and fit are aligned with brand needs
Ensure all product technical specifications have clear and up to date documentation in tech pack system
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Apparel Design, Pattern Making, or a related area
Minimum of 7 years of strong experience in product design/development with expertise in garment construction, fabric, and prototyping new designs
Experience communicating with factories and across language barriers
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Demonstrated project management experience
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple competing tasks and demands
Knowledge of apparel and engineering processes with strong technical and creative skills
Hands–on experience creating tools and construction methods to assist in solving construction issues
Continual attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines
Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization
Highly proficient in MS Office Suite, Outlook, Illustrator, Gerber, or equivalent pattern software
Demonstrated leadership, teambuilding, and coaching skills with the confidence to lead cross-functional teams and successfully manage highly visible projects
Ability to motivate people and assess/develop employee skills
Preferred
3D experience in V-stitcher and/or Clo
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision
Pre-tax transit discounts
401(k) with company match
Life insurance
Paid maternity/paternity leave
Professional development opportunities
Volunteering programs
Team building outings
Discounts on Wilson and Amer Sports products
On-site health club
Summer hours
Company-sponsored sports leagues/teams
Fun, active company outings around major sports events
Company
Wilson Sporting Goods Co.
The Wilson Sporting Goods Company is an American sports equipment manufacturer based in Chicago, Illinois
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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