Technical Designer, Men's Tops

This position will own all specs grades fit sessions and will communicate directly with suppliers to ensure proper understanding of corrections needed for the next sample stage. The role of Technical Designer will be responsible for managing any construction improvements and will work closely with technical design partners design and product development to collectively make great quality active apparel. There is an opportunity for additional  breadth of responsibilities in this role as we continue to grow as a brand. 

What youll get to do: 

• Creation of new style specifications (could include collaboration on pattern creation from scratch with Sr. TD) 
• Manage/Maintain all specs and grades from initial set up through production (protos PPs Size Sets TOPs) in Excel  
• Prepares for and leads fit sessions for assigned category (measures garments/reviews and  identifies fit issues proactively) 
• Communicates all fit and construction related comments to the vendor and internal teams within development and production timelines in a professional manner. 
• Establishes and maintains fit construction standards and blocks to ensure fit consistency and quality. 
• Experience with reading and correcting patterns either through software or via other methods (taking photos drawing on patterns etc.) 
• Understanding and knowledge of grading support and participation in grading projects. 
• Works to improve fit and quality through review of customers comments sales feedback and understanding of competition. 
• Responsible for managing and hitting all deadlines along with communicating any challenges. 
• Comfortable with working on variety of categories (knit woven performance or lifestyle) 
• Maintain full understanding of assigned styles and historical issues. 
• Strong understanding fabrications and how they react with silhouettes.  
• Is a team player able to work closely with other team members to help manage overall workload with regards to construction fit approvals comments timelines etc. 
• Responsible for providing all product related fit details for catalog / website. 

Qualifications :

Who you are:

• Degree in tech design patternmaking or related field and/or equivalent years of experience preferred 
• 5 years experience in a technical design roles 
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with cross functional teams (design development merch and production) 
• Must have excellent communication time management and organizational skills 
• Must have experience communicating with vendors overseas
• Must be detail oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently 
• Must be able to work proficiently in Outlook Microsoft Excel and Adobe Illustrator 
• Knowledge of computer patternmaking is preferred (example: Gerber 3D V-Stitcher / Browzswear) 
• Knowledge of PLM is a plus 

Additional Information :

Our investment in you:

At Vuori were proud to offer the following to our employees: 

• Health Insurance 
• Savings and Retirement Plan  
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks 
• Paid Time Off  
• Wellness & Fitness benefits  

The salary range for this role is $93400 - $120120 per year. This role is bonus eligible. 

Vuori is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.  

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time