POSITION SUMMARY

The Technical Designer will be responsible for the entire men’s apparel category; managing all aspects of technical design, multi-stage execution, and achieving calendar milestones. They will maintain the development and quality of assigned apparel and accessory products by serving as the liaison between the Design Department, Product Development, and the factories. Key skills required to be successful in this position include: the ability to lead fittings, analyze fit adjustments, and give clear communication with team members and factories on fit direction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage comprehensive fitting, size run, and wear test milestones to ensure on-time delivery of quality product that is ready to go-to-market.
Monitor and maintain the fit development communication with vendors each day, style by style.
Partner with Design & Merch to fully understand complete design intent/briefs and interpret design comments in order to translate this understanding into comprehensive specs within technical documentation.
Work cohesively with product development on correct fabrics/trims for each style to ensure accurate fittings and sample comments.
Continually make sure that tech packages are complete and free from errors. Deliver tech packages to vendors precisely within the development calendar time frame.
Manage and monitor communication with vendors regarding each applicable product style throughout the development cycle.
Manage tracking, comments, and calendar related to all product phases (Protos, PPS, TOP).
Address styling & fit comments during development (in conjunction with Designers and Developers).
Work with the Development and Merch on wear tests and tracking comments for further fit adjustments.
Responsible for ensuring each product is 100% approved and production ready at specific deadlines all pertaining to fit and construction.
Lead the search on any fit models as needed, working with talent agencies, and providing recommendations based on the brand fit.
Take feedback from return data and management to make needed fit adjustments.
Be the go-to person on all fit related questions in this category.
Be proactive in suggesting and initiating any projects within the department to further improve processes.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

College Degree in Technical Design or related course of study.
Minimum 4-6 years of Technical Design related experience.
Experience in Men’s Knit Apparel is a requirement, experience in all categories (knits, wovens, outerwear) are a plus.
Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines.
Ability to use discretion and independent judgment to meet objectives within set timelines.
Depth in knowledge of product construction, manufacturing, and patterns.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of apparel product development procedures and industry standards, manufacturing, sewing assembly, materials, and construction techniques.
Ability to work with a variety of teams in a fast paced environment.
Attention to detail, well organized, and calendar driven.
Excellent time management skills are necessary with superb organization.
Understanding of fit, pattern making, and grading is a necessity.
Ability to be flexible and adapt to quick changes is a must.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.

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