Director of Quality and Technical Design

4 weeks ago

Hudson, Massachusetts, United States Life is Good Full time

Life is Good Quality and Technical Design Leader

As a seasoned Quality and Technical Design professional, you will lead the strategy, team, and processes for all Life is Good Quality and Technical Design outcomes. Your expertise in delivering results in Quality and Technical Design in both apparel and accessories will drive the Life is Good product assortment to meet established and published standards for fit, appearance, durability, and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement effective technical specifications for a diverse and growing assortment of apparel and accessories
  • Manage the execution of Life is Good established fit through patterns and specifications for block creation and individual product adherence, fit and grading standards along with construction guidelines to produce and deliver consistent, quality product
  • Create and manage the wear test process for new products and vendors and factories to confirm the product will perform as desired
  • Ensure Life is Good standard quality product is delivered by evaluating and recommending 3rd party labs
  • Train technical design staff to assist with seasonal vendor testing charts
  • Oversee embellishment testing conducted by vendors and/or internally at LIG for prints, embroidery, and other customized embellishments
  • Communicate status and quality concerns as needed internally and externally
  • Evaluate potential partnership testing
  • Create and execute wash testing practices to establish approved settings for apparel and accessory products (by fabric type, finish & color) for all internal printing
  • Work with suppliers to adjust product wash, finish and dye applications to be compatible and consistent for direct-to-product printing and performance
  • Conduct routine testing updates to communicate status / complications and action plans to internal teams
  • Accountable for audits of incoming finished products and embellished products for specification adherence and overall quality execution
  • Direct any company-required 100% inspections
  • Supervise off-site contractors who manage raw materials, finished product QC standards, and manufacturing processes meant to deliver 1st quality products on time
  • Ensure raw materials and finished product processes and standards lead to the delivery of on-time first quality product
  • Establish and train standards and guidelines for 3rd party assessment of new vendors / factories, and those which do not have agent or contractor over site
  • Align and communicate with internal and external parties to effectively ship and return merchandise to and from 3rd party partners
  • Communicate stock blocks and subsequent actions to internal parties as needed
  • Work with vendors to establish alignment with quality expectations and potential costs incurred for the necessary corrective action

Requirements:

  • 7-10 years of experience delivering results in Quality and Technical Design in both apparel and accessories
  • Extensive knowledge of raw material development, including construction, performance and finishing details
  • Ability to effectively evaluate options for raw material manufacturing, garment manufacturing, and accessories
  • Understanding of how fit and design modifications affect garment price
  • Experience with Centric (or related PLM) and SAP
  • International business experience and travel
  • Skilled and comfortable working independently and as part of a team of dynamic creative professionals
  • Enthusiastic brand ambassador and a cultural leader
  • Able to differentiate between what is strategic, important, and urgent
  • Developed effective long-term partnerships with vendors
  • Delivered better, more consistent product quality

What We Offer:

  • On-site gym with showers
  • Top quality Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) plan with a match, Paid Time Off (PTO), 10 paid holidays, Good Vibes Time (we pay you to volunteer for the non-profit cause of your choice) and Family Time

Life is Good is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender orientation, or expression, marital status or veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic under applicable federal or state law.

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