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Our mission is to create lasting, beautiful collections while supporting individuals in all aspects of the organization, supply chain, and community. We work with domestic and international partners who share our values and commitment to gender and social equality, and we give back by partnering with foundations that directly benefit our employees, value chain, and surrounding communities.\nWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer\nDescription of Duties\nTitle: Technical Design Manager & Patternmaker\nClassification: Exempt\nSalary Range*: $140k - $150k\nWorking Hours*: Monday through Friday 9:00AM-5:30PM\nSchedule*: Onsite, 4 days in office, 1 day remote\nLocation: HQ: 14801 Califa St Van Nuys, CA 91411\nDÔEN is looking for a dynamic and experiencedTechnical Design Manager & Patternmaker to join our growing team in Los Angeles. This position is on site/in-office and will report to the VP of Technical Design. This role is primarily responsible for executing the design team’s aesthetic vision from development through production. The position partners closely with Design, Product Development, and Production teams and oversees pattern and fit development across assigned categories.Success in this role requires strong collaboration with internal teams, external vendors, and stakeholders at all levels of the organization. The responsibilities below show a glimpse into the role's key functions and the impactful contributions this position makes.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nAccountable for executing block and development patterns as needed.\nOversee a small team of Technical Designers and effectively manage workflow and priorities.\nSkilled in amending and correcting factory production patterns to ensure final approval, alignment with design intent, and manufacturing requirements.\nCommunicate clear, concise fit and pattern corrections, partnering with vendors to troubleshoot issues, resolve construction and costing challenges, and expedite sample turnaround.\nCollaborate with vendors on 3D development, fit evaluations, and approvals as needed.\nBuild initial tech packs and clearly instruct vendors on how to execute quality proto samples that align with the design vision and DÔEN fit aesthetic.\nLead fittings with cross-functional partners to execute the design aesthetic and meet DÔEN fit 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