Technical Design Division Manager

PURPOSE/GENERAL SUMMARY:

Victoria's Secret is seeking an experienced individual to join our team as a Division Manager, Technical Design. The Division Manager, Technical Design will play a crucial role in managing fit processes, providing fit expertise, influencing fit recommendations and construction across multiple categories and driving alignment on fit actions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as the Fit Owner/Expert for multiple categories, managing the fit processes and providing fit expertise

• Exercise influence in fit recommendations and construction. Articulate fit recommendations and corrections with precision and clarity

• Manage fit scheduling, support model selection and calibration, and ensure alignment on fit actions

• Track and analyze fit data to assess risks

• Oversee the Fit Library, post-fit sessions, and review patterns as necessary

• Advise and coach team members on fit-related matters, elevating issues as required

• Collaborate with design teams, cross-functional groups, and vendors on fit concerns

• Manage wear testing, follow-up activities, and timing to ensure product excellence

• Drive fit evaluation processes and communicate issue resolutions effectively to stakeholders

• Demonstrate business awareness in areas such as costing, raw materials, and production processes

• Represent Technical Design in cross-functional and team meetings, contributing insights and expertise

• Attend and participate in brand meetings, including Design Review, Line Review, and Style Review sessions

• Lead vendor meetings to facilitate collaboration and ensure alignment.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A technical education in garment fit and construction to degree level or equivalent work experience

• Practical experience in patternmaking and garment construction for bulk production

• Fifteen years of technical experience, gained while working within either the textile industry, or in a retail environment

• An understanding and preferably 2-3 years’ experience using computer specification package (PDM)

• Practical experience of applying proven techniques of quality assurance within the clothing industry

• Eight to ten years’ experience in team and process management

• Good command of written and spoken English

• Candidates with less experience will be considered as Manager, Technical Design