Job description
About the Role
In this role, you will be accountable for maintaining and executing design aesthetics through consistent fit and construction that align with our customers' needs. You will be a strong collaborator and influencer with cross-functional partners and vendors, translating design concepts into specifications for costing and prototypes by leveraging fit camps and maintaining overall customer fit consistency. You will also provide 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 to achieve optimal and consistent fit.
- Bring 8-10+ years of technical design experience.
- Work with both knits and wovens.
- Ideally, have experience in both men's and women's categories.
- Possess experience in or a strong passion for mentoring talent.
- Manage the development and maintenance of tech packs throughout the line creation process.
- Provide guidance and recommendations on vendor readiness and fit empowerment.
- Ensure quality of services and advice to meet business partner needs.
- Share responsibility over resources, budget, and adherence to policies, focusing on end results of the team.
Who You Are
- Have significant technical design experience with fabric and garment construction, pattern/blocks, and manufacturing processes.
- Establish and maintain an effective industry network, benchmarking and participating in industry association committees.
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of design, merchandising, and product development priorities.
- Develop and apply simple, effective solutions to complex challenges.
- Proven experience leading and managing a small team of associates.
- Ideally, have experience with digital product software.
- Have prior experience working in an apparel retail company.
- Ability to assess complex situations, analyze data, and recommend solutions.