Technical Design Manager

FRAME is a modern fashion brand celebrated for its refined, effortless aesthetic. Since its founding in 2012, FRAME has become synonymous with contemporary luxury rooted in quality craftsmanship and cultural relevance.

Bridging California ease and Paris sophistication, FRAME draws inspiration from art and design, creating collections with a timeless yet modern sensibility.

Beyond fashion, the world of FRAME continues to expand through meaningful collaborations with cultural institutions from hotels to auction houses.

Today, FRAME is recognized globally for its ready-to-wear, denim, and accessories, with more than 20 stores across North America, Europe, and Asia, and distribution through leading department stores and boutiques worldwide.

The Technical Design Manager, RTW will lead the technical design process across Ready-to-Wear categories, ensuring the highest standards of fit, construction, and garment quality throughout development and production. This role is responsible for managing the Technical Design team while also maintaining hands-on involvement in the development process, particularly within Cut & Sew, and supporting additional categories as needed.

The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, collaborative, and experienced in managing multiple seasons of development simultaneously. This individual will partner closely with Design, Product Development, and Production teams to translate creative concepts into well-executed garments that meet brand standards, fit expectations, and production timelines.

This role plays a critical part in maintaining consistency, efficiency, and technical excellence across the product lifecycle while helping to refine processes and support the continued growth of the technical design function.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Technical Design team for RTW
• Independently manage technical design workload for Cut & Sew and support team on other categories as needed.
• Lead and manage fittings to ensure alignment with design vision and garment functionality.
• Manage Proto, SMS and bulk tech packs/ fittings flowing to vendors for multiple seasons at a time.
• Deliver complete, accurate, and timely fit comments via tech packs, including necessary points of measure, annotated sketches, and digital images.
• Ensure consistent and proper fit throughout development by providing vendors with image-driven fit corrections, referencing vendor patterns, and applying best practices for pattern shape and balance.
• Organize and delegate seasonal storage and maintenance of all fit samples.
• Spec and evaluate samples prior to fittings. Delegating and collaborating with the team as necessary.
• Manage timelines to support seasonal development calendars and on-time deliveries
• Implement and refine technical design processes to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Analyze recurring fit or production issues and implement long-term solutions
• Additional responsibilities as necessary.

Technical Skills & Abilities

• Strong proficiency in identifying and communicating precise fit corrections.
• In-depth knowledge of garment construction standards and manufacturing processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to troubleshooting.
• Effective and collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills; able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adhere to established processes while identifying and suggesting process improvements.
• Strong understanding of fitting priorities and managing work flow.
• Bluecherry experience is a plus.

Education & Experience

• 5–10+ years of technical design experience in contemporary or premium apparel
• Strong expertise in garment construction, grading, patternmaking, and fit evaluation
• Experience managing multiple categories