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Job Description
Design Operations Manager – Accessories
The Design Operations Manager will work closely with cross functional partners to oversee the execution of workflow between design and production across designated brand(s) and ensure proper execution.
Responsibilities
Design Operations Manager – Accessories
The Design Operations Manager will work closely with cross functional partners to oversee the execution of workflow between design and production across designated brand(s) and ensure proper execution.
Responsibilities
- Manage and prioritize tech pack workflow, details, and status across designated brand(s)
- Check key tech packs and elevate issues to ensure consistency across designated brand(s) and partner with other Design Operations Managers to ensure constancy across all brands
- Drive deadlines to ensure milestones are met in adherence to the calendar
- Coordinate meetings in partnership with cross functional partners to facilitate design alignments and communication
- Coordinate with Graphics/Graphic Ops, Technical, and Design on obtaining all components of tech packs
- Proactively troubleshoot and resolve sourcing and production issues by partnering cross functionally to ensure brand aesthetics and design intent is met
- Partner with PA/TD on regular basis for elevated issues on approvals
- Ensure Sourcing is kept up to date on product development
- Utilize Haddad technologies to manage and reprioritize workflow and team tasks among the greater DO team
- Collaborate on staffing, and support professional development of the team
- Attend trade shows, and industry events when applicable
- Conduct market research on techniques for construction and cost saving in production, as well as spot checking current brand(s) production on floor
- Travel as needed for development and production
- Special projects as assigned
- Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design, Product Development, or related field
- 5 years of experience in the fashion industry
- Ability to think analytically as well as creatively
- Ability to lead and develop a team of Design Operations Assistant/Associate (s)
- Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills with attention to detail
- Must be a strategic thinker, persuasive, flexible with changes, and collaborative
- Brand appropriate aesthetic
- Ability to travel (if needed)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator
Salary : $65,000 - $100,000
