TECHNICAL DESIGNER

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS OPS & STRATEGY

STATUS: EXEMPT

A Technical Designer manages their product category from concept to production by establishing & maintaining consistent fit standards, manufacturing methods, grading & pattern blocks between multiple factories. They are also responsible for managing workflow to meet seasonal calendars by working closely with cross functional partners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Overall execution of fit, grading & construction while maintaining optimum quality from initial prototype development through production approval
• Creates & provides pattern and/or pattern direction throughout development
• Creates & maintains company block patterns
• Collaborates with Design, Product Management & Vendors to develop products that meet target cost & brand standards
• Prepares prototypes & leads fit sessions on live models with Design & Product Management to arrive at a cohesive, executable direction
• Develops and routes technical packages including graded specifications, construction details & requested fit corrections for accurate costing & prototyping
• Takes initiative to continually improve quality of fit / construction
• Other duties as assigned
• Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearance.
• Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers and management.
• Adhere to all local, federal and state laws in addition to Company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, customer service, time management and organizational skills.
• Degree or diploma in Technical Design, Design or Product Development
• Minimum of 5 years' experience within a Technical Design team
• Able to communicate 3-D fit corrections into a 2-D pattern - digital pattern proficiency is a plus
• Thorough understanding of product engineering and manufacturing processes
• Experience working on-site with factory / sample room is a plus
• Strong working ability of Excel, Illustrator & Microsoft Suite

Competencies

• Customer Centric/Sales Driven - Assesses customer experience within the store and promotes a culture of customer engagement. Is attentive to customers and understands their needs, offers products that are aligned with the consumers' expectations. Continually searches for ways to improve customer service.
• Ensure Effective Communication - Listens carefully and attentively to others' opinions and ideas. Communicates information clearly, concisely, and professionally.
• Establish Trust - Follows through on commitments. Is honest and direct with others. Promotes a culture of respect for, commitment to, and compliance with Company values, beliefs, and standards. Ensures the protection of confidential information.

Boot Barn Benefits & Additional Compensation Opportunities

• Competitive salary. (insert any other compensation opportunities here)
• Merchandise discount: 50% off of Exclusive Brands and 40% off of third-party brands.
• Paid Time Off plan for year-round Boot Barn Partners.*
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.*
• 401(k) plan with generous company matching.
• Flexible schedules and work/life balance.
• Opportunities for growth at every level - we are opening 50+ new stores each year.

*For eligible Boot Barn Partners

PAY RANGE: $90,000.00 - $95,000.00*

*compensation varies based on geography, skills, experience, and tenure

Physical Demands

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Partner to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Standing, walking and squatting less than fifty percent of the work shift.
• Required to lift, move and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to read, count and write to accurately complete all documentation and reports.
• Must be able to see, hear and speak in order to communicate with partners and customers.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Manual dexterity required using hands to finger; handle, feel and type; reach with hands and arms.

[ ] Sedentary: Limited activity, no lifting, limited walking

[ X ] Light: Office work, some lifting, bending, stooping or kneeling, walking

[ ] Moderate: Mostly standing, walking, bending, frequent lifting

[ ] Arduous: Heavy lifting, bending, crawling, climbing

Work Environment

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.

• The workspace is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated with the proper safety compliance.
• Noise levels are considered moderate.

Boot Barn, Inc. reserves the right to make exceptions to modify or eliminate this document or its content. This document supersedes all previous policies, procedures or guidelines pertaining to this subject.