Your Role

Collaborate and partner with Design and Merchant teams as well as other cross functional associates including Raw Materials, Regional TD, Product Development, Product Performance, Production & Sourcing, QA, Vendors and trim/component suppliers, taking responsibility for the technical development of new styles and application of all quality standards relating to fit and construction. Ensure garment consistency across product categories, analyze and communicate risk during development cycle. Continuously seek to drive product improvements to ensure best in class fit, comfort and performance with goal of consistently exciting our customers and exceeding wearing expectations.

Your Impact
• Act as a positive, supportive partner, fostering open communication in a cohesive team environment with all business partners, consistently demonstrating our shared values and competencies
• Serve as a functional expert and brand guardian for specific product area
• Work closely to support Manager/Director/AVP, ensuring any business critical/hot topics are raised in a timely manner
• Act as a technical resource and mentor to others with the ability to train and lead a direct report. Guide and support Associate and Technical Designers during fit sessions and communication of technical detail.
• Respond quickly to change with a positive attitude and willingness to learn new ways to work and achieve objectives.
• Advise and support the development of proto samples ensuring clear direction of design aesthetic, fit intent and construction. As necessary, evaluate fit and construction of proto samples.
• Lead fit sessions on live model and communicate fit/construction corrections to vendors via written instruction, flat and on body measurements and digital images.
• Partner with design to execute Design Intent and pass off to regional TD partners to commence fit approval cycle.
• Lead and participate in design, technical and cross-functional meetings. Present technical data and initiatives to cross-functional team and senior leaders, flexing style to audience.
• Track and manage workflow and ensure seasonal calendar deadlines are met
• Analyze Wear Test results and complete recommendations for product and fit enhancements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align on product performance standards as it pertains to Brand Integrity and establish fit and quality standards to ensure consistency across product categories.
• Identify potential production, quality, and/or costing issues and provide recommendations and solutions.
• Maintain advanced knowledge of product development process from concept through production, including patternmaking, construction, costing, manufacturing and materials.
• Identify and proactively engage in competitive analysis.
• Support merchants, design and regional partners by responding to and analyzing customer feedback and making appropriate recommendations.
• Participate and support new initiatives and projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a solutions-oriented mindset
• Exceptional attention to detail, especially in fit and construction precision
• Ability to translate technical concepts to cross-functional partners
• Effective communication and collaboration across Design, Development, and Manufacturing teams
• High level of ownership and accountability
• Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities

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• Apparel expert in knits, wovens and seamless categories, with proven experience fitting activewear and loungewear including sports bra tops with build in pad and cookies to ensure optimal performance and comfort.
• Strong understanding of patternmaking with the ability to assess balance and identify the root cause of a fit issue through pattern review.
• Deep understanding of knit, woven and seamless fabric behaviors (stretch, shrinkage, weight, recovery, and wash performance) and how material choice impacts fit, functionality, construction and costing.
• Knowledge of wear comfort requirements such as ease, recovery, breathability, and next-to-skin feel
• Excellent eye for proportion, balance, and silhouette.
• Technical education in garment fit and construction to degree level or equivalent work experience.
• Extensive knowledge of patternmaking for specific category, construction, fit and grading.
• Extensive knowledge of factory, manufacturing techniques, and machinery.
• 7-10 years industry experience with at least 3 - 4 years in specific category Technical Design
• Experience using a product development technical specification program (PDM, PLM etc).
• Experience using 3D software a bonus (Clo3D, Browzwear, etc.).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word etc.).
• Organization skills and ability to multitask.
• Ability to identify issues and create solutions outside of established parameters and guidelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.