Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that enables you to get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management.
Create technical packets in PLM ensuring that all details are commercially viable with the factories and are the most cost[1]effective.
Review technical packets and samples from contractors for design accuracy and integrity.
Execute design and fit intent into bulk production while maintaining corporate standards.
Collaborate with team members and cross-functional team members to gain clear direction and consensus of design and fit intent.
Identify potential production, quality, and costing issues and make recommendations to ensure brand integrity.
Work closely with the Quality department throughout the development process to ensure communication of potential production quality issues.
Negotiate costs with vendors.
Ensure size and fit consistency within the brand and across product categories.
Lead fit sessions and takes initiative as the fit expert of all products.
Build and maintain fit base Libraries including sketches and finished garment measurements.
Review and maintain the How-To-Measure Manual.
Track and manage workflow and workload for own products
Identify and proactively engage business partners when issues arise with recommendations for viable options/solutions.
Foster open communication and team environment with all business partners.
Participate in departmental and cross-functional meetings as appropriate.
Participate in process reviews and suggest ideas for improving procedures; Help ensure processes and procedures which have been established are being followed by the team.
Assist other team members with pattern and grading questions and concerns.
Review the work of less tenured colleagues and guide them through any discrepancies they may encounter in order to help them learn and grow.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree (B.A) From a four-year college or university
At least 7-9+ years of related experience and or training
Proficient in Illustrator
Denim Experience a Plus
Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency; strong sense of time awareness.
Thorough attention to detail and organizational skills.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Creative approach to problem-solving.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as fractions, discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to multi-task: Use the combination of organization, time management, scheduling and preparation to get multiple tasks completed by the established deadlines.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to analyze quality and maintain standards with contractors.
Ability to produce computer-generated technical sketches.
Expert knowledge of fabrics, construction, finishes, trims, fitting, and techniques.
Expert knowledge in patternmaking including grading, construction and fit; Ability to make pattern adjustments.
Ability to make independent decisions based on a higher level of knowledge and expertise.
Ability to mentor less tenured teammates and share knowledge and expertise with others. Please keep company info confidential until we progress to the interview stage.
Ability to think big picture; Thorough understanding of how Product Development decisions and processes impact other areas of the Company (i.e. Sales)
Knowledge of Photoshop
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Retail Apparel and Fashion
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