Senior Technical Designer, Wovens (WHBM)

Built on the foundation of fashions most iconic color contrast White Black WHBM inspires independent women to embrace their power and femininity through modern yet timeless styles. Were proud to be a place for passionate people to learn grow and build empowered careers.

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:

• Bachelors 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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Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidates qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy) race color national origin religion age disability genetic information military status sexual orientation gender identity or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process please contact The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Companys Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicants request for reasonable accommodation.