Manager, Technical Design & Product Integrity

About Gap Inc.

At Gap Inc., we create culture as much as we create clothes. Our ambition is to become a high-performing house of iconic American brands that shape culture.

Our portfolio—Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta—each brings a distinct point of view to how we show up in the world and serve our customers.

Old Navy democratizes style with quality and value for all. Gap champions originality through essential pieces that celebrate individuality. Banana Republic is rooted in a spirit of discovery, creating modern pieces inspired by craftsmanship and travel. Athleta champions the Power of She through confidence, strength, and movement.

We’re driven by a shared purpose: to bridge gaps—between people, perspectives, and possibilities—to create a better world.

We’re building a team that performs at a high level—people who think boldly, take ownership, and turn ideas into impact. If you’re ready to learn fast and help shape what’s next, you’ll fit right in.

About the Role

This is a high-impact hybrid role integrating Technical Design and Product Integrity to drive end-to-end product excellence. The role owns garment fit, construction, testing, and product quality across development to production and in-market performance. Acts as the key link between vendors, product development, QA, and global teams, ensuring alignment to brand standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.

What You'll Do

• Own end-to-end fit, construction, grading, and product quality outcomes
• Identify and mitigate risks across development, sampling, and bulk production
• Provide technical leadership on garment construction, pattern, and fit to vendors and teams
• Drive vendor capability building across both Technical Design and Product Integrity
• Lead vendor onboarding, training, and performance improvement initiatives
• Ensure adherence to corporate standards, product specifications, and regulatory requirements
• Manage product testing, RSL compliance, and lab performance (3rd party labs)
• Establish bulk production guardrails and quality thresholds
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective action plans for quality and fit issues
• Partner with QA, Product Development, and Vendor teams for continuous improvement
• Support seasonal development reviews to proactively identify risks
• Analyze performance metrics (fit approval, testing results, defects) and drive improvements
• Lead and develop technical teams and vendor technicians
• Collaborate with global teams for SOP alignment and new initiatives

Who You Are

• Strong expertise in garment construction, fitting, pattern making, and grading
• Deep knowledge of product testing, quality systems, and regulatory compliance (US/EU/China)
• Proven experience in vendor management and capability building
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capability
• Proven risk management and problem-solving skills
• Effective collaboration and stakeholder management in a matrix organization
• Strong communication skills across global teams and vendors
• Experience leading and developing teams
• Proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of 2D/3D systems preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Textile, Fashion, or related field; 8–12 years relevant experience

Benefits at Gap Inc.

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
• Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
• Employee stock purchase plan.*
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
• See more of the benefits we offer.

*For eligible employees