Technical Design & Product Development Manager, Apparel & Accessories at Trove Brands

Lehi, Utah, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical Design, Product Development, Garment Construction, Fit Principles, Manufacturing Processes, Fabric Properties, Costing Methodologies, Overseas Manufacturing, International Production Management, Technical Communication, Problem-Solving, Team Leadership, Process Development, Technical Design Software, Material Research, Sample Development

Industry

Consumer Goods

Description

Company Description Trove Brands is a privately-held house of brands including Owala®, BlenderBottle®, EcoBrite™, and Whiskware®. Our patented and best-selling products are designed to simplify and improve everyday life with leading-edge innovation, incomparable quality, and aspirational style. A career at Trove Brands is not about punching the clock. It’s about embracing exciting and fast-paced opportunities that sharpen your skills, drive innovation, and play an integral role in growing our global reach. Your work will not only impact the company, it will impact the lives of millions of people around the world. When you step up to a career at Trove, you step up to cutting-edge excellence. You sign up for bold action and invigorating synergy. You agree to face—and break through—new challenges every single day. Job Description We are seeking an experienced Technical Design & Product Development Manager (Apparel & Soft Accessories) as our second key hire for our expanding soft goods team. Reporting directly to the Director of Soft Goods, you’ll establish technical design excellence while growing into product development leadership, translating creative designs into production-ready products. This role begins with 70% technical design focus and 30% product development, evolving toward greater PD responsibilities as our soft goods division and processes mature. The ideal candidate has deep technical design expertise with growing product development experience and a passion for building scalable processes. Every role at Trove Brands is critical to our successful functioning. Your specific responsibilities as a part of Team Trove will include: Technical Design Leadership Create comprehensive technical specifications, tech packs, and conduct fit sessions across apparel and soft accessories categories Establish grading standards, size specifications, and quality criteria that scale with company growth Lead technical reviews and troubleshoot complex construction, fit and quality issues Build technical libraries, documentation systems and training protocols to support future team expansion Product Development & Process Management Partner with suppliers on material research, selection, and testing initiatives for fabric, trim, and hardware Coordinate sample development processes and support production timeline management with overseas manufacturers Collaborate on costing analysis and recommend technical modifications to meet target margins Evaluate and approve all production samples with technical authority while supporting vendor relationship management Qualifications We seek team members who are adept at contributing their personal expertise to a collaborative work environment. For this role, we’re looking for someone with the following qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, Textile Design or related field 7-10 years of experience in technical design, with 3+ years in product development 3-5 Years of leadership experience (mentoring, process development, or small team guidance) Expert proficiency in technical design software (Illustrator required and PLM systems preferred); CLO3D/Browzwear a plus Deep understanding of garment construction, fit principles, manufacturing processes, and fabric properties Experience with costing methodologies, overseas manufacturing, and international production management Proven track record of bringing technically complex products to market successfully Exceptional problem-solving skills with complex construction and fit challenges Excellent technical communication skills with complex construction and fit challenges Growth-oriented mindset with enthusiasm for expanding product development expertise Additional Information Our culture is passionate, entrepreneurial, and energetic. We value innovation through collaboration. And while we work smart and hard, we also connect and celebrate with equal gusto. We host team-building activities, athletic events, and seasonal celebrations to foster community and reward accomplishments. Bottom line? You’ll love it here. Among the many benefits our team members enjoy are: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care 401k package with employer matching Paid Time Off Maternity/Paternity leave Full indoor basketball/volleyball court Fully equipped fitness center (cardio, weights, functional fitness area, lockers and showers, etc.) Yoga studio Meditation/Nap room And much more! Trove Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Phone calls regarding this position are not accepted.

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Responsibilities

The Technical Design & Product Development Manager will create technical specifications and lead technical reviews while collaborating with suppliers on material selection and testing. This role will evolve from a focus on technical design to greater product development responsibilities as the soft goods division matures.