Senior Technical Design Manager

A leading global apparel brand is seeking a Senior Technical Design Manager to join their team in Ho Chi Minh.

This pivotal role offers you the opportunity to shape product quality, safety, compliance, fit, and technical design across diverse product categories and vendors. You will be at the heart of ensuring products meet exacting brand standards, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements, while nurturing vendor capability and driving operational excellence. The organisation is renowned for its commitment to continuous improvement, supportive leadership, and inclusive culture. You will enjoy flexible working opportunities, access to training programmes that foster professional growth, and the chance to work alongside knowledgeable colleagues who value collaboration and shared success.

• Take ownership of product integrity and technical design activities across multiple product categories and vendors, ensuring every item meets rigorous quality and compliance standards.
• Enjoy a collaborative environment with supportive leadership that encourages knowledge sharing, professional development, and flexible working arrangements tailored to your needs.
• Be empowered to drive operational excellence by coaching teams, building vendor capabilities, and partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver outstanding results.

What you'll do:

As a Senior Technical Design Manager based in Ho Chi Minh, you will play a central role in shaping the integrity of products from initial concept through final production. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure every garment meets stringent quality standards. You will lead fit evaluations using advanced construction techniques while providing technical guidance on design challenges. By managing quality metrics and resolving market issues swiftly, you will uphold the brand’s reputation for excellence. Building strong relationships with vendors through training and coaching will be key as you drive improvements in their capabilities. Your ability to partner effectively with QA teams and development groups will enable you to deliver consistent results. Success in this role requires a passion for continuous improvement—championing new approaches in garment construction while fostering an environment where accountability and collaboration thrive.

• Ensure product quality, safety, compliance, and testing requirements are consistently met throughout both development and production phases.
• Identify potential risks in products by conducting thorough development reviews, implementing robust testing protocols, and analysing performance data to mitigate issues before they arise.
• Manage quality metrics by overseeing testing programmes, initiating corrective actions when necessary, and resolving in-market issues efficiently to maintain high standards.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to implement product standards and regulatory requirements that align with brand values and customer expectations.
• Lead garment fit evaluations by guiding construction processes, grading techniques, and technical assessments to guarantee optimal fit from concept through production.
• Provide expert technical solutions to vendors and internal partners on complex design and manufacturing challenges that require innovative thinking and practical execution.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives in garment construction, fit consistency, and technical execution by leveraging industry best practices and feedback loops.
• Build vendor capability through targeted training sessions, ongoing coaching efforts, and performance management strategies that foster mutual growth.
• Partner with vendors, brands, QA teams, and development teams to enhance quality outcomes and technical performance across all touchpoints.
• Monitor vendor performance rigorously while driving continuous improvement initiatives that support business objectives.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Senior Technical Design Manager position brings a wealth of experience from the apparel industry—combining deep technical expertise with strong interpersonal skills. Your academic background provides a solid foundation for understanding complex garment construction methods while your hands-on experience equips you to navigate the nuances of product integrity management. You have successfully led teams through challenging projects by leveraging your analytical mindset alongside effective project management strategies. Your ability to communicate clearly allows you to influence stakeholders across functions while nurturing vendor relationships built on trust. Experience developing others through training or coaching demonstrates your commitment to communal growth leadership. You are adept at driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance both fit consistency and technical execution. Above all else, your dedication to creating inclusive environments where collaboration flourishes ensures you are well-positioned for success in this role.

• Bachelor's degree in Apparel, Textile, Engineering, Fashion, Quality Management or a related field is required for this position.
• At least five years of experience in Technical Design, Quality Assurance or Apparel Manufacturing is essential for success.
• Comprehensive knowledge of garment construction methods including fit evaluation techniques, grading processes, product testing procedures, quality systems implementation and regulatory compliance is expected.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams effectively while influencing cross-functional stakeholders through clear communication and collaborative problem-solving.
• Strong analytical skills combined with proven project management abilities allow you to manage priorities efficiently within fast-moving environments.
• Excellent interpersonal skills enable you to build trust-based relationships with vendors as well as internal partners across departments.
• Experience developing vendor capabilities through training initiatives or coaching programmes is highly valued for this role.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement projects focused on garment construction consistency or technical execution is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in monitoring quality metrics such as testing programmes or corrective action plans ensures ongoing operational excellence.
• A commitment to fostering inclusive teamwork environments where accountability supports high performance rounds out your profile.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a global leader in the apparel sector thanks to its unwavering commitment to quality assurance and technical innovation. Employees benefit from a culture rooted in inclusivity—where every voice is heard—and supportive leadership that prioritises personal growth alongside business objectives. Flexible working opportunities allow you to balance professional ambitions with personal commitments while generous training programmes empower you to expand your skillset continuously. The company’s focus on knowledge sharing means you are surrounded by dependable colleagues who value co-operation over competition. With a track record of investing in employee development through structured learning pathways and mentorship schemes, this employer offers an environment where your contributions are recognised and rewarded. Whether you are looking for stability or advancement within the industry, joining this team provides access to resources that nurture both individual talent and collective achievement.

What's next:

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact on product integrity and technical design within a globally respected apparel brand—apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided.

Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.