Technical Design Manager, EvoShield

At Wilson, we are here to empower every human to live like an athlete. Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world. We come together to win, grow, and celebrate. We all play for Team Wilson. We all have a role to play within our organization and are working towards the same goal. One team, one dream.

We believe that being an athlete isn’t something you do, it’s who you are. It’s a universal code of conduct, a way of seeing the world and how you show up every day. We seek out diverse voices and welcome all perspectives. Our team is composed of individuals with unique backgrounds, points of view and experiences. These perspectives create a rich and diverse culture in which we learn from one another through empathy and inclusion.

Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players, athletes, and our community is no small task. We are continually looking to add enthusiastic, ambitious, team-first individuals who desire to make a difference —and who love to help others win. Together, we will create a better world through sport. Join us.

The Technical Design Manager is responsible for leading the technical design process for all apparel and uniform products for the EvoShield brand. Working under the Director of Apparel, this role will partner with Design and cross-functional teams to establish and maintain the fit and function of performance apparel and uniforms for Baseball and Softball athletes.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead all fittings, collaborating with Design, Product Line Manager, Merchandising, and Commercial to collectively meet the product brief needs
• Manage patterns and fit for all products working directly with internal and external pattern makers and factories.
• Create patterns, mock-ups and prototypes as needed to explore, resolve, and prove new concepts or construction techniques.
• Determine manufacturing product construction for tech packs
• Manage technical fabric and manufacturing standards for all products.
• Analyze and comment on prototypes with factories to ensure that quality, construction, and fit are aligned with brand needs.
• Ensure all product technical specifications have clear and up to date documentation in tech pack system.
• Other duties as assigned

This role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel Design, Pattern Making, or a related area. We are seeking candidates with a minimum of 7 years of strong experience in product design/development with expertise in garment construction, fabric, and prototyping new designs. Experience communicating with factories and across language barriers is a must.

Other qualifications include:

• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Knowledge of apparel and engineering processes with strong technical and creative skills
• Hands–on experience creating tools and construction methods to assist in solving construction issues
• Work requires continual attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines
• Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Highly proficient in MS Office Suite, Outlook, Illustrator, Gerber, or equivalent pattern software; 3D experience in V-stitcher and/or Clo a plus
• Demonstrated leadership, teambuilding, and coaching skills with the confidence to lead cross-functional teams and successfully manage highly visible projects
• Ability to motivate people and assess/develop employee skills

What We’ll Provide

A reasonable estimate of the pay range is $125,000 - $140,000 per year at the time of this posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education, and/or training. Please note that the range details reflect the base pay only and does not include our competitive bonus program.

Located in the vibrant, sports-centric city of Chicago, Wilson Sporting Goods Co. global headquarters sits along the lakefront with first-class access to a burgeoning creative, innovative, energetic and active professional community. We offer an open, collaborative, high tech work environment with best in class amenities and perks, including:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Pre-tax transit discounts
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Volunteering programs
• Team building outings
• Discounts on Wilson and Amer Sports products
• On-site health club
• Summer hours
• Company-sponsored sports leagues/teams
• Fun, active company outings around major sports events

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.