Technical Design Manager

4 weeks ago

North Geelong, Victoria, Australia Cotton On Group Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Technical Design Manager to lead our team in delivering exceptional fit and quality for our apparel. As a key member of our design team, you will inspire and develop your team, set performance expectations, and foster a values-driven culture.

Your key responsibilities include managing technical design to ensure consistent fit and sizing, creating pattern-making blocks, and offering technical advice. You will oversee garment construction options and pattern lay plans to optimise margins, support suppliers and product teams in using our electronic patternmaking system, and maintain Group quality and compliance standards.

Additionally, you'll manage sampling procedures and ensure on-time product delivery. If you are passionate about creating outstanding garments and leading a team to success, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage technical design to ensure consistent fit and sizing
  • Create pattern-making blocks and offer technical advice
  • Oversee garment construction options and pattern lay plans to optimise margins
  • Support suppliers and product teams in using our electronic patternmaking system
  • Maintain Group quality and compliance standards
  • Manage sampling procedures and ensure on-time product delivery
Requirements
  • Tertiary qualification in a relevant field such as Design, Textiles, or Pattern Making
  • Mastery in pattern making, garment fit, and garment construction
  • Extensive experience with fabric and fiber expertise, and working with overseas suppliers
  • Proven ability to drive results, solve problems, and demonstrate commercial acumen
  • Strong background in quality and compliance, including expertise in coaching and training
  • Proficiency in Adobe / CAD and Lectra
  • Solid judgment and curiosity, with a drive for continuous improvement
  • Proven ability to develop strategies that enhance the performance of fit suppliers
  • Demonstrated experience in managing a team of technical designers
  • Exceptional communication skills with various stakeholders
  • Strong analytical thinking capabilities
  • Highly focused on process optimisation and goal achievement
About Us

Cotton On Group is a global fashion and lifestyle brand that empowers people to look, feel and be the best version of themselves. We're a passionate group of people committed to making a real difference in people's lives through our philanthropic arm, the Cotton On Foundation.

We're focused on building a culture centred in belonging, and we're committed to creating workplaces where each individual can show up as their whole self, having an equal opportunity to succeed with us.

We're proud of our diverse global workforce of 20,000 team members from countless nationalities, and we strongly welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply with us.

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