Technical Development Manager Jobs in Hawthorne, NJ

Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion.

If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you!

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Who You Are:

You support the technical development team by coordinating sample management, fit session logistics, documentation, tracking, and cross-functional communication across footwear categories. This role plays a critical part in ensuring technical development milestones, fit approvals, and commercialization timelines remain on track from prototype through production.

You will partner closely with Technical Development, Product Development, Design, Merchandising, Production, Quality, and factory partners to support the execution of seasonal footwear programs while maintaining accurate records, clear communication, and strong organizational processes.

What You'll Do:

• Support the execution of technical development activities from prototype through production across multiple footwear categories.
• Track sample status, fit approvals, comments, and key development milestones to ensure on-time execution.
• Coordinate and distribute technical documentation, fit comments, construction updates, and approval records to internal and external partners.
• Maintain accurate style information, development records, and technical documentation within company systems.

• Coordinate fit session schedules, model bookings, sample readiness, and meeting logistics.
• Prepare fit session materials and ensure samples are organized and available for review.
• Capture fit notes, approval comments, and action items during fit sessions and distribute recaps to stakeholders.
• Track follow-up actions and ensure updates are incorporated into subsequent sample rounds.

• Serve as a key point of contact for day-to-day communication between Technical Development, Product Development, Design, Merchandising, and factory partners.
• Monitor seasonal calendars and proactively highlight potential risks, delays, or missing information.
• Support alignment of development timelines and deliverables across multiple teams and vendors.

• Maintain development trackers, sample logs, fit approval reports, and seasonal status summaries.
• Create and distribute weekly updates on sample progress, approvals, and outstanding action items.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve tracking tools.
• Ensure technical development records are organized, accurate, and audit-ready.

• Support travel coordination, meeting scheduling, and workshop preparation for the technical development team.
• Assist with onboarding materials, seasonal setup activities, and department organization.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and provide administrative and operational support as needed.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment while continuously building technical product knowledge.

You'll Need to Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Footwear, Product Development, Engineering, Merchandising, or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in footwear, accessories, product development, technical development, or a related field.
• Internship experience within footwear or consumer products is a plus

We'd Love to See:

• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset and willingness to take ownership of tasks.
• Comfortable working with global teams across multiple time zones.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Experience with PLM systems (FlexPLM preferred) is a plus.
• Interest in footwear construction, materials, fit, and product development processes.

MK Perks:

• Generous Paid Time Off & Holiday Calendar
• Summer Fridays
• Internal Mobility Across Brands
• Cross-brand Discount
• Exclusive Employee Sales
• Fav 5 Cards (MK Discount for friends and family)
• 401k Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Thrive Wellness Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Gym Discounts

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The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

At Capri Holdings Limited, we are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the interview or application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at CapriTalentAcquisition@CapriHoldings.com.

In compliance with certain Pay Transparency laws, employers are required to disclose a compensation range. The range for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set, and years of experience. Please note that for salaried roles, the figures reflect full-time equivalency, while for hourly roles, the figures represent the applicable hourly rate.

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