WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
The Lead Technical Designer will collaborate with Design, Product Management, PCC, materials and manufacturing to effectively execute on product development & fit goals deliverables.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Lead Technical Designer owns the fit and construction from initial concept through to commercialization and production for assigned styles to lead to on time development and delivery according to critical dates, product specification, and sustainability, performance and profitability goals.
This posting is for 2 positions within the Apparel Technical Designer function.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, experience, or training.
- A minimum of 6 years directly relevant work experience.
- Education or experience in apparel design, textile science or related field.
- 8+ years technical design experience in the apparel industry, which includes the apparel development process from inception through production including pattern making, grading, construction, materials, costing, manufacturing and quality.
- Strong problem solving, organization and communication skills.
- Experience interpreting design intent, offering alternative solutions, and acting as a technical resource.
- Strong ability to create and revise patterns.
- Adept at working across all fit intent buckets, apparel product classifications, and material types (knits, wovens, stretch-to-fit, fleece, etc.).
- Seeking expertise in Plus and/or Tailored Wovens and/or Bodywear
- Skilled at leading fit sessions effectively and efficiently.
- Expert in writing product specs and construction standards instructions.
- Proficient working with factory vendors to ensure and improve manufacturability.
- Ability to manage multiple projects.
- Experience using Adobe Illustrator, CAD Pattern Design software (Optitex) and 3D software (Clo/Browzwear) highly desired.
- Proficiency with MS Office programs.
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time (domestic and international)
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WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
The Lead Technical Designer will create and revise Tech Packs for complex assigned styles and ensure all appropriate development documentation is maintained including product specs and prototype notes. You will be responsible for the Technical Design of assigned styles product in Women's Lifestyle or Women's Performance Apparel. In addition, the Lead Technical Designer will drive and execute fit and construction standards for a team or product group to ensure consistency.
- You will track and facilitate prototyping for styles; identify and address key issues and challenges in construction/manufacturing and plan accordingly to deliver proven and tested product.
- You will monitor and communicate progress and challenges throughout the product testing process to meet product integrity requirements.
- You keep abreast of market trends, team goals, new technologies and consumer needs throughout the development process.
- You engage appropriately to ensure projects are complete within corporate guidelines and goals for all facets of product creation.
- You act as a technical resource to others and lead initiatives through high energy and positive influence.
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.