Chico's FAS

Sr Technical Designer, Knits (WHBM)

Chico's FAS • $75K — $95K *
Fort Myers, FL 33908In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent; Fashion Design degree preferred
  • 7+ years' experience in apparel industry, including patternmaking
  • Detail-oriented with strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of garment manufacturing process
  • Understanding of fit, balance, pattern, and garment construction
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
  • Skilled in Adobe Creative suite and fabric performance analysis
  • Familiarity with Web-based applications like FLEX PLM and pattern software preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead weekly fit sessions and collaborate with designers and merchants
  • Provide technical direction on specs, patterns, and construction methods
  • Ensure fit consistency and apply standard grade rules
  • Execute tech packs from development to production
  • Ensure product lifecycle calendar dates are met
  • Anticipate and resolve fit process issues collaboratively with vendors
  • Participate in weekly cross-functional meetings to address vendor and quality concerns

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead and train a team of Technical Designers
  • Exposure to diverse product classifications and responsibilities
  • Collaborative and evolving workplace culture
  • Focus on enhancing process efficiency and product quality
  • Emphasis on individual team member's diverse talents
Full Job Description
POSITION OBJECTIVE:

This position is primarily responsible for ensuring that Brand quality fit, desired appearance, and quality construction standards are met and maintained for assigned product area. This position may lead a team of Technical Designers. Works closely with Technical Design leader to enhance and evolve processes and procedures as business evolves; broaden technical knowledge and expertise, while continually striving to elevate the quality of the product. Participates in meeting departmental goals. Ensures brand integrity through consistency of fit, keeping the customer top of mind.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Leads weekly fit sessions. Collaborates with designers and merchants to translate fit and aesthetic details.
  • Provides technical direction, in collaboration with peer teams, supervisor and vendor on matters pertaining to specs, pattern, construction methods and techniques to improve fit, balance, and overall quality of the garment.
  • Maintains fit consistency for product area. Ensure standard grade rules are applied to each garment.
  • Executes tech packs from Development to PP of assigned departments and additional product classifications as directed.
  • Ensures Product Lifecycle Calendar dates are met for Development and Garment Fit Approvals.
  • Anticipates and resolves any problems with the fit process. Partners with vendors in the resolution of problems as necessary.
  • Attends weekly cross functional team meetings raising up any issues that pertain to vendor, quality, and/or timeline concerns.
  • Works closely with Technical Design leaders to enhance and evolve processes and procedures, as business evolves, while driving to elevate the quality of the product.
  • May train new associates in the technical design responsibilities and process cycle.
  • May coach team members by evaluating team process on a regular basis, recommend and implement improvements, as needed.
  • Partners with vendors in the resolution of problems as necessary to maintain standards and timelines.
  • May execute tech packs from Development to PP of assigned departments and additional product classifications as directed.
  • Values individuality and the diverse talents of their team. Leads the team by communicating expectations, providing guidance, delivering feedback, and empowering the team to be their best.


This position may be found in multiple departments. Some duties may vary.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent required; in Fashion Design a plus
  • 7+ years' experience in the apparel Industry including patternmaking experience with full knowledge of total production timeline
  • Detail oriented with ability to drive to completion with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Understanding of garment manufacturing process required
  • Good understanding of fit, balance, pattern, and garment construction, fabrics and fabric performance
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Effective team building skills
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Working knowledge of Adobe Creative suite required
  • Working knowledge of Web based applications, i.e. FLEX PLM or comparable software required
  • Entrepreneurial spirit and passion for apparel business and ability to work effectively as a team player
  • Knowledge of pattern software preferred (2D/3D, Optitex, CLO, Brozwear)

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About Chico's FAS

Chico's FAS, Inc. is an American women's clothing and accessories retailer. The company was founded by Marvin and Helene Gralnick and is headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida. Chico's FAS operates three brands: its namesake Chico's, White House Black Market, and Soma. The company operates more than 1,500 boutiques and retail stores throughout the United States and Canada and sells merchandise through franchise locations in Mexico. Chico's FAS also has an online presence for each of its brands.
Learn more about Chico's FAS
Size
4,191 employees
Market Cap
$587.9 million
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
-$360.1 million
5 Year Trend
-6.1%
Revenue
$1.3 billion
NASDAQ
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* Ladders Estimates

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