Product Design Manager – Apparel Division

Job Summary:

This position is both creative and developmental: it requires building the internal teams technical capacity in pattern making, fit analysis, and product specification, while introducing modern design methodologies to strengthen Artisans Angkors in-house apparel capabilities.

Main Responsibilities:

Design Development & Technical Oversight

• Lead the design process from research, concept, and sketching to final prototypes.
• Translate creative direction into accurate technical specifications and patterns.
• Oversee sampling, fittings, and pattern adjustments for quality and consistency.
• Work closely with Cut & Sew and Weaving teams to align fabric, trim, and color
  standards.

Team Capacity Building

• Train internal staff on apparel design workflow, pattern drafting, and spec
  documentation.
• Introduce modern systems for fit sampling, grading, and size-set approval.
• Support development of digital or physical libraries for fabric and trim standards.

Collaboration & Quality Alignment

• Partner with the Creative Lead, Production Director, and Silk Farm Director to ensure design feasibility and quality.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Retail teams for product storytelling and packaging integration.

Main Requirements:

• 5+ years of apparel design or technical design experience, ideally in luxury or ethical fashion.
• Proven ability to train or mentor design and technical teams.
• Experience managing sample rooms or prototype development.
• Commitment to craftsmanship, quality, and knowledge sharing.
• Success Indicators (First 90 Days)
• Apparel design workflow and documentation templates established.
• Team trained on core pattern and spec development standards.
• First round of silk apparel prototypes reviewed and approved for refinement.