Manager, Technical Designer - New York, United States - Coach

Coach

Verified Company

New York, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York in 1941.

Inspired by the vision of Creative Director Stuart Vevers and the inclusive and courageous spirit of our hometown, we make beautiful things, crafted to last—for you to be yourself in.

Coach is part of the Tapestry portfolio - a global house of brands committed to stretching what's possible.

A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive.

Visit
Our People page to learn more about Tapestry's commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity.

Coach is a leading design house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle collections, with a long-standing reputation built on quality craftsmanship.

Defined by a free-spirited, all-American attitude, the brand approaches design with a modern vision, reimagining luxury for today with an authenticity and innovation that is uniquely Coach.

All over the world, the Coach name is synonymous with effortless New York style.

Coach is part of the Tapestry portfolio - a global house of brands powered by optimism, innovation, and inclusivity.

Job Title:
Manager Technical Designer, Ready to Wear

Primary Purpose:
Technical Designer is a strategic partner responsible for the execution of
Ready to Wear product from development to commercialization. They are responsible for analyzing and evaluating garments to deliver the correct fit specifications and brand aesthetic. Cross functional partner to the Design, Product Development, and Atelier and Regional Support teams.

Hybrid role, based in 10 Hudson Yards, NY in office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Technical Design to...**- Create comprehensive tech packs for direct launches, incorporating detailed specifications, measurements, and construction details to ensure accurate and high-quality production; focusing on Women's RTW Dresses, Tops, and Bottoms.

Collaborate closely with the Design team to understand and translate their aesthetic vision into technical specifications and instructions.
Demonstrate mastery in garment construction, patternmaking, global sizing, and industrialization techniques to ensure optimal product execution.
Manage fittings and the preproduction process, meticulously tracking timelines and obtaining necessary approvals within the designated timeline and action plan.
Collaborate closely with factory technical teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement to enhance manufacturing expertise and quality.
Lead research and development initiatives to explore innovative techniques and standardize best practices that support Design and elevate the overall product quality.
Implement effective quality and risk management practices on a seasonal basis, partnering closely with Risk Management to identify and mitigate potential product risks early in the development process.
Cultivate strong relationships with crossfunctional and global partners, fostering effective collaboration and communication throughout the product lifecycle.
Approach problemsolving with a highly solutionoriented mindset, proactively identifying and addressing challenges to ensure successful outcomes.

The accomplished individual will possess...

Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills
Demonstrated ability to multitask projects with equal priority, anticipate issues and provide creative solutions and prioritize workload.
Highly organized and detailoriented with excellent time management skills
Demonstrated strong organizational communication skills.
Strong customer service and follow up skills
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and work against tight deadlines in a fastpaced environment

An outstanding professional will have...

years of experience with a thorough understanding of technical design with demonstrated proficiency in pattern making, sewing, garment construction and engineering.

Good eye for proportion and design aesthetic. Attention to detail.
Selfmotivated with a strong sense of urgency.
Flexibility to adapt as the business required and to performance efficiently and effectively in a fastpaced environment
Demonstrated Proficiency in Web PDM, PLM, Illustrator and Outlook,
Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication
Demonstrated ability to influence
Product risk mitigation

Our Competencies for All Employees
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Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
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Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintain