UMG, the Universal Music Group, is looking for a Director, Technical Design to help drive the execution of merchandise needs for Artist specific E-commerce Campaigns. This role bridges the gap between creative vision and product development to ensure garments meet quality, fit, and construction standards across various product categories.
Requirements
- Deep Understanding of garment construction and fabric properties is critical
- Strong Skills in design software’s such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and CAD programs are essential. PLM systems also a positive
- Previous experience in apparel design and tech pack creation is highly values
- Extensive factory manufacturing process experience including production timeline management, fact-based costing, and pricing.
Responsibilities
- Create original sketches and technical drawings for new apparel designs and collections
- 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.
- 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
Other
- 5-7 years of experience of creative/design experience
- Diverse market segment background (men’s, juniors, and children's wear, accessories)
- Detail oriented with strong follow through skills
- 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
- Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills
- Proven ability to manage and develop teams
- Works well under pressure.
