RTW Garment Technology Manager
Phoebe Philo
Purpose of The Role
The Ready To Wear Garment Technology Manager is responsible for the technical integrity, fit, construction and industrialisation readiness of RTW products, from development handover through to production approval. The role leads the Garment Technology function, ensuring that styles are technically accurate, fit for purpose and aligned with Phoebe Philo quality and construction standards, while supporting the delivery of the collection in line with the critical path.
Working closely with Production, Product Development, Design, Atelier, Industrialisation & Quality, Raw Materials and suppliers, the Manager provides technical leadership, resolves complex product issues and ensures that technical information, standards and approvals are accurately communicated and maintained throughout the production process.
The role also manages and develops the Garment Technology team, ensuring a high level of technical accuracy, consistency and accountability across all RTW categories. Responsibilities
Garment Technology & Product Technical Ownership Own the technical integrity of RTW styles from development handover through to production approval, ensuring correct fit, grading, construction, functionality and technical data.
Lead technical reviews and fittings, providing clear direction on pattern, grading, construction and finishing requirements. Own the RTW BOM process, ensuring the accuracy, completeness and technical integrity of all BO Ms managed by the Garment Technology team.
Ensure BO Ms accurately reflect the approved product, including fabrics, trims, components, quantities and relevant technical requirements, and that any changes are correctly captured and communicated to the relevant teams and suppliers.
Review and approve technical files, graded specifications, patterns and production information, ensuring all data is accurate and complete. Provide timely and practical technical solutions to complex product and manufacturing issues.
Ensure technical stand