Job Description

About the Role

The Sr Manager of Technical Design – Denim and Bottoms will be responsible for the timely development of both denim and non-denim products, ensuring alignment with company standards for aesthetic, fit, and quality. This role collaborates closely with Design, Sourcing, and Product Management teams to lead the successful launch of new products. Key responsibilities include overseeing technical design, managing fit consistency, and driving product development that supports gross margin goals while meeting key milestones within the go-to-market calendar.

You’ll Make a Difference By

• Leading and building a best-in-class fit portfolio across product categories by researching competitive products, creating patterns for new fits, crafting innovative construction techniques, and championing product excellence in fit and quality.
• Driving and creating product specifications, graded measurements, and detailed technical sketches.
• Managing fit consistency and monitoring factory utilization of approved blocks.
• Overseeing the commercialization process by tracking samples, reviewing for workmanship, construction, fit, and production feasibility, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and factories.
• Conducting fit sessions and communicating fit corrections and pattern updates with factories from prototype through production.
• Managing and developing the accuracy of product specifications and fit comments throughout the pre-production process.
• Leading innovation and driving continuous improvement to enhance product performance and process efficiency.
• Collaborating with business partners to gain alignment and clarity on fit intent.
• Mentoring direct reports in technical skills, process knowledge, and career development.
• Fostering open communication and cultivating a collaborative team environment across all business partners.
• Performing additional responsibilities and contributing to special projects as assigned.

About You

• Over 15 years of experience in technical design and product development for denim and non-denim adult bottoms, focusing on fit and patternmaking. Expertise in understanding physical fit - evaluation of body size, shape, and the relationship of clothing on the target body.
• Demonstrate a strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and the product development lifecycle.
• Drive for continual improvement and innovation; sponsor newness.
• Can proactively solve problems with the most effective solutions and manage multiple challenges.
• Self-motivated and can work in a fast-paced, result-oriented team environment.
• Excellent collaboration and influencing skills and the ability to cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders, resulting in high customer satisfaction.
• Manage changes with agility: ability to prioritize work, handle multiple tasks, work independently, and adapt quickly to change.
• Exceptional written, oral, and face-to-face communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with high accuracy and outstanding follow-through.
• Talent Builder - a proven track record of assessing, attracting, and developing talent.
• Proficient use of Adobe Illustrator, MS Office, Word, and Excel; Knowledge of PLM and
• patternmaking systems (Accumark) are a plus.
• BA or BS preferred.

About Ariat

Ariat is an innovative, global outdoor brand with roots in equestrian performance. We develop high-quality footwear and apparel for people who ride, work, and play outdoors and care about performance, quality, comfort, and style

The salary range for this position is $129,000 - $139,000 per year.

The salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data for geographic locations. Ariat in good faith believes that this posted compensation range is accurate for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

Ariat’s holistic benefits package for full-time team members includes (but is not limited to):

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Expanded wellness and mental health benefits
• Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid volunteer days
• 401(k) with company match
• Bonus incentive plans
• Team member discount on Ariat merchandise

Note: Availability of benefits may be subject to location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. Ariat reserves the right to alter these benefits in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Ariat will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws. Ariat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local law. Ariat is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, email human.resources@ariat.com.

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Please note that Ariat does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agreement, Ariat will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter/agency placement fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed Agreement, Ariat explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Ariat.

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