Primary Responsibilities: Liaison between Ariat HQ technical design team and factories Monitor and ensure factories execute per Ariat standards in construction, fit, and workmanship for the development cycle Review samples before sending to HQ; measure, evaluate and ensure sample is accurate Manage and communicate process and product challenges throughout the development process Works closely with the factories and production teams in resolving potential problems in advance Assists the Senior Director in improving and upleveling Ariat standards inclusive of but not limited to: Co-managing block building with vendors Reviewing and building out better tools for fit standards Reviewing and evaluating grading We’re Excited That You Bring Excellent communication in English 10+ years of experience in garment development; woven & knit tops, dresses, technical outerwear, tailored garments, soft bottoms, equestrian show apparel a plus A deep expertise and understanding of fit, patternmaking, grading, technical construction, costing, and fabrics A trained eye for proportion, balance and aesthetic details The ability to command a room and lead projects, meetings, fit sessions Extensive experience working with factories; full understanding of equipment, garment cutting/sewing/QA/QC process Proficiency in computer skills; use of Adobe Illustrator, MS Office Suite; Centric PLM (or similar PLM system), and 2D patternmaking systems (Accumark a plus), 3D experience (CLO a plus) Exceptional multi-tasker and communicator, extremely detail oriented, and possess exceptional organizational skills An energized approach to collaboration and strong influence with partners and vendors Are fast acting and adapts to change quickly Passion for managing a product lifecycle and meeting deadlines Cu riosity and zest for improving process and efficiency NOTE: This position will require travel to vendors and factories up to 50-75% of the time. Working location-open, but will travel in India, BD, Indonesia, VTM

As the Garment Development Manager at Ariat, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless execution of Ariat standards across factories. Your responsibilities will include acting as a liaison between the Ariat HQ technical design team and factories, monitoring factory activities to ensure compliance with construction, fit, and workmanship standards, and reviewing samples for accuracy before sending them to HQ. You will be responsible for managing and communicating process and product challenges throughout the development process, working closely with factories and production teams to proactively resolve potential problems. Additionally, you will assist the Senior Director in enhancing Ariat standards by co-managing block building with vendors, reviewing and improving fit standards tools, and evaluating grading processes. To excel in this role, you must possess excellent communication skills in English and have over 10 years of experience in garment development, including woven & knit tops, dresses, technical outerwear, tailored garments, soft bottoms, and equestrian show apparel. Your deep expertise should encompass fit, patternmaking, grading, technical construction, costing, and fabrics, with a keen eye for proportion, balance, and aesthetic details. You should demonstrate the ability to lead projects, meetings, and fit sessions effectively, along with extensive experience working with factories and proficiency in computer skills, including Adobe Illustrator, MS Office Suite, Centric PLM (or similar PLM system), and 2D patternmaking systems. Experience with 3D systems like CLO and multi-tasking abilities, exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and a collaborative approach will be key to your success in this role. You should be a fast learner who can adapt to change quickly, passionate about managing product lifecycles, meeting deadlines, and constantly seeking to improve processes and efficiency. Travel to vendors and factories for up to 50-75% of the time will be required, with working locations being open, including travel to India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Vietnam. If you are energized by collaboration, have a strong influence with partners and vendors, and thrive in a dynamic environment, we are excited to have you join our team as the Garment Development Manager at Ariat.,