Senior Technical Designer, Kids Apparel

nsure consistency. You will track and facilitate prototyping for styles; identify and address key issues and challenges in construction/manufacturing and plans accordingly to deliver proven and tested product. Additionally, you will monitor and communicate progress and challenges throughout the product testing process to meet product integrity requirements.

The Senior Technical Designer keeps abreast of market trends, team goals, new technologies and consumer needs throughout the development process and engages appropriately to ensure projects are completed within corporate guidelines and goals for all facets of product creation.

• Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design, Textile Science, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training

• A minimum of 5 years directly relevant work experience

• Additional experience working in the the apparel industry, which includes the apparel development process from inception through production including pattern making, grading, construction, materials, costing, manufacturing and quality.

• Strong problem solving, organization and communication skills.

• Experience interpreting design intent and offering alternative solutions.

• Experience writing product specs and construction standards instructions.

• Experience working with factory vendors to ensure and improve manufacturability.

• Ability to manage multiple projects.

• Experience using Adobe Illustrator, CAD Pattern Design software (Optitex) and 3D software (Clo/Browzwear) highly desired.

• Proficiency with MS Office programs.

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time (domestic and international).

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

In this role you will also be responsible for the Technical Design of assigned styles product in Global Apparel. Working with Design, Product Management and Product Creation Center (Asia) on tailoring the product to the specific consumer needs.

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.