Our client is a well-established international company in the apparel industry, working with leading global brands and customers. As part of its continued growth, the company is looking for a Senior Manager – Technical Garment to lead the technical function and ensure product quality, fit, construction and manufacturability meet customer and business requirements.
This role is ideal for a senior technical apparel professional with strong expertise in garment construction, fit, pattern, technical development and commercialization, combined with proven team leadership and strong stakeholder management skills.
Lead and manage the Garment Technical function, overseeing technical development from initial product concept through commercialization and production.
Review and evaluate garment specifications, construction, patterns, measurements, fitting and technical requirements.
Work closely with Product Development, Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, Production and Quality teams to ensure products are technically feasible and commercially viable.
Lead the development and approval of samples, prototypes, fitting sessions and technical packages.
Provide technical expertise on garment construction, workmanship, materials, fit and manufacturing processes.
Review technical specifications and identify potential issues related to fit, construction, quality, cost and manufacturability.
Collaborate closely with international customers and brands to understand technical requirements and resolve development issues.
Drive the commercialization process and ensure products are transferred smoothly from development into production.
Establish and maintain technical standards, procedures and best practices across product development and manufacturing.
Lead technical problem-solving for complex garment construction, fit and production issues.
Partner with factories and production teams to improve product quality, efficiency and consistency.
Monitor development timelines and ensure technical milestones are delivered according to customer requirements.
Identify opportunities to improve product quality, development efficiency, manufacturability and cost effectiveness.
Lead, coach and develop the technical team, building a strong technical capability and succession pipeline.
Stay updated on new garment construction techniques, materials, technologies and industry trends.
Bachelor's degree or above in Garment Technology, Apparel, Textile, Fashion, Engineering or a related discipline.
10+ years of experience in garment technical development, apparel manufacturing, product development or a related field.
Proven experience in a Technical Manager / Senior Technical Manager / Technical Development Manager role within the apparel industry.
Strong technical knowledge of:
Garment construction
Pattern and fitting
Measurement and specifications
Sample development
Technical packages
Fabric and garment performance
Manufacturing processes
Strong understanding of the complete apparel development and commercialization process.
Experience working with international brands or global customers is highly preferred.
Proven experience managing and developing technical teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to technical challenges.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Good command of English, both written and spoken.
Willingness to travel when required.
Technical expertise in apparel / garment
Strong leadership and people management
Product development & commercialization
Fit and construction expertise
Problem-solving and decision-making
Customer and stakeholder management
Cross-functional collaboration
Quality and process improvement
Strong commercial awareness
