Own end-to-end fit, construction, grading, and product quality outcomes
Identify and mitigate risks across development, sampling, and bulk production
Provide technical leadership on garment construction, pattern, and fit to vendors and teams
Drive vendor capability building across both Technical Design and Product Integrity
Lead vendor onboarding, training, and performance improvement initiatives
Ensure adherence to corporate standards, product specifications, and regulatory requirements
Manage product testing, RSL compliance, and lab performance (3rd party labs)
Establish bulk production guardrails and quality thresholds
Drive root cause analysis and corrective action plans for quality and fit issues
Partner with QA, Product Development, and Vendor teams for continuous improvement
Support seasonal development reviews to proactively identify risks
Analyze performance metrics (fit approval, testing results, defects) and drive improvements
Lead and develop technical teams and vendor technicians
Collaborate with global teams for SOP alignment and new initiatives
Strong expertise in garment construction, fitting, pattern making, and grading
Deep knowledge of product testing, quality systems, and regulatory compliance (US/EU/China)
Proven experience in vendor management and capability building
Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capability
Proven risk management and problem-solving skills
Effective collaboration and stakeholder management in a matrix organization
Strong communication skills across global teams and vendors
Experience leading and developing teams
Proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of 2D/3D systems preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Textile, Fashion, or related field; 8–12 years relevant experience
Skills Required
- Strong expertise in garment construction, fitting, pattern making, and grading
- Deep knowledge of product testing, quality systems, and regulatory compliance (US/EU/China)
- Proven experience in vendor management and capability building
- Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capability
- Proven risk management and problem-solving skills
- Effective collaboration and stakeholder management in a matrix organization
- Strong communication skills across global teams and vendors
- Experience leading and developing teams
- Proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of 2D/3D systems preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Textile, Fashion, or related field; 8-12 years relevant experience
What We Do
In 1969, Don and Doris Fisher opened the first Gap store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco. They wanted to make it easier to find a great pair of jeans, and they did. Their denim and records store was a hit, and it grew to become one of the world’s most iconic brands. Today we’re represented in more than 1400 stores in over 40 countries, and online. We have headquarters in New York, London, Shanghai, Tokyo, and, of course, San Francisco. Our unique aesthetic is optimistic cool, elevated American style. Our clothes are crafted with care, with focused attention to thoughtful design. We believe in staying true to our heritage while creating what’s next. Don and Doris Fisher always wanted to “do more than sell clothes.” They wanted to support the people who ran their company, to be active in their communities, and to have a positive impact on the world. Their vision helped transform retail, and we’re still following their lead. We stand for freedom and possibility for all; we champion diverse ideas that transcend generations, geographies and genders.
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