Job description

About the Role In this role, you will be accountable for maintaining and executing design aesthetics through consistent fit and construction, that aligns to our customers' needs. You will be a strong collaborator and influencer with cross-functional partners and vendors, and be able to translate design concepts into specifications for costing and first prototypes, by leveraging fit camps and maintaining overall customer fit consistency. You will be responsible for providing 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 and to achieve optimal and consistent fit Manage the development and maintenance of tech packs throughout the line creation process Provide guidance and recommendations on vendor readiness and fit empowerment Responsible for quality of services and advice in meeting business partner needs Responsible for end results of team and shares responsibility over resources, budget and adherence to policies Who You Are Significant technical design experience with fabric and garment construction, pattern/blocks and manufacturing processes Establish and maintain an effective industry network, regularly benchmarking and actively participating in industry association working committees Demonstrate a sound understanding of design, merchandising, and product development priorities Prior experience working in an apparel retail company Ability to assess relatively complex situations and analyze data to make judgments and recommend solutions

Requirements

Must-haves

Manage the development and maintenance of tech packs throughout the line creation process
Provide guidance and recommendations on vendor readiness and fit empowerment
Responsible for quality of services and advice in meeting business partner needs
Responsible for end results of team and shares responsibility over resources, budget and adherence to policies
Who You Are Significant technical design experience with fabric and garment construction, pattern/blocks and manufacturing processes
Establish and maintain an effective industry network, regularly benchmarking and actively participating in industry association working committees
Demonstrate a sound understanding of design, merchandising, and product development priorities
Prior experience working in an apparel retail company
Ability to assess relatively complex situations and analyze data to make judgments and recommend solutions

Nice-to-haves

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Platform: workday
Effort: long