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Sr Technical Designer, Men's Woven Shirts/Knit Tops - Banana Republic/BR Factory Stores

Gap Inc (Gap/Old Navy/Athleta)

Remote · USFull-timePosted 1 day agoStill listed 1 day ago

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Remote · US
Schedule
Full-time
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Job overview

The Sr Technical Designer will maintain and execute design aesthetics through consistent fit and construction aligned with customer needs. The role translates design concepts into specifications for costing and first prototypes, using fit camps to maintain customer fit consistency. It also provides direction to global sourcing teams to expand vendor capabilities and troubleshoot fit issues, while collaborating with cross-functional partners and vendors.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Fabric and Garment ConstructionPattern BlocksManufacturing ProcessesIndustry NetworkingBenchmarkingDesign PrioritiesMerchandising PrioritiesProduct Development PrioritiesApparel RetailData AnalysisJudgmentSolution Recommendation

Qualifications

Significant Technical Design ExperienceApparel Retail Company Experience

Full job description

About the Role In this role, you will be accountable for maintaining and executing design aesthetics through consistent fit and construction, that aligns to our customers' needs. You will be a strong collaborator and influencer with cross-functional partners and vendors, and be able to translate design concepts into specifications for costing and first prototypes, by leveraging fit camps and maintaining overall customer fit consistency. You will be responsible for providing direction to global sourcing teams to expand vendor capabilities and troubleshoot fit issues, as needed.What You'll Do

  • Oversee the development of pattern blocks and to achieve optimal and consistent fit

  • Manage the development and maintenance of tech packs throughout the line creation process

  • Provide guidance and recommendations on vendor readiness and fit empowerment

  • Responsible for quality of services and advice in meeting business partner needs

  • Responsible for end results of team and shares responsibility over resources, budget and adherence to policies

Who You Are

  • Significant technical design experience with fabric and garment construction, pattern/blocks and manufacturing processes

  • Establish and maintain an effective industry network, regularly benchmarking and actively participating in industry association working committees

  • Demonstrate a sound understanding of design, merchandising, and product development priorities

  • Prior experience working in an apparel retail company

  • Ability to assess relatively complex situations and analyze data to make judgments and recommend solutions

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