Associate, Tech Design

Full-time - Entry Level

NY

About the position

We are looking for a driven and eager team player to join our Sourcing team as an Associate, Technical Design - Socks. This individual will support the Technical Design team with fit, construction, and product development to create best-in-class socks. The Associate, Technical Design - Socks will be responsible for achieving optimal fits and constructions from product ideation to through production that aligns to our customers' needs.

Responsibilities

• Work on fit and construction for all sock categories.
• Create Spec and Construction page in PLM. Keep style information in PLM updated on a timely basis to ensure that GTM calendar deadlines are met.
• Organize proto review meetings and fit sessions. Review and measure proto samples received from the vendors against requested specifications for fit and construction.
• Partner with Product Development, Design and Merchandising in seasonal review meetings. Manage seasonal proto reviews, track changes, and update the sock change log.
• Update all fit notes and revised size specs into the system in a timely manner.
• Communicate spec and fit changes to the vendors. Partner with Product Development and work closely with factories to ensure that all communication is clear and on time, and all instructions are clearly understood and followed.
• Participate in the seasonal Product Risk Assessment process, identifying potential risks related to fit, construction, and materials.
• Own fit and construction approval for assigned styles within the Buy Ready process.
• Ensure that all products are developed in a manner consistent with established fit and comfort quality, performance, standards, and manufacturer capabilities.
• Manage seasonal calendar deadlines for Tech Design.
• Develop, set up and maintain templates for spec and construction in PLM for consistent fit and quicker product development timeline.
• Travel as needed to factories for product development, product innovation, and production issues.
• Support wear test process, partnering with cross functional teams.
• Partner with Design, PD, and Merchandising on long term roadmap, tailoring samples, product briefs; processes and development.
• Help with the organization and tracking of samples, working closely with Assistant Product Development on sample deadlines, maintenance, and cataloging.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2-3+ years of design and/or technical design experience in socks, sweaters, and/or knit accessories, with strong working knowledge of stitches, gauges and construction.
• Ability to follow directions with a strong sense of organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to observe, analyze and propose solutions to the various challenges.
• Proficiency in PLM, Photoshop, Illustrator.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in knit graphing, and/or 3D programs.

Nice-to-haves

• Excited to be part of a growing team with an open mindset for continued professional growth and personal development.
• Self motivated with willingness to contribute to the continued success of the department and the growth of the business.
• A team player who is willing and happy to help.
• Belief in our mission and understand the importance of giving-back.
• Inquisitive, love to learn, embrace failure, and never give up.
• Comfortable working in an open office environment while staying focused.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Employer paid health, medical and dental benefits.
• 401k with match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Snacks, socks and a fun, relaxed office environment.
• Flexible paid time off including over 20 paid company holidays and unlimited vacation, sick, and wellness days.
• Monthly phone stipend for all full-time employees.
• $100 monthly wellbeing reimbursement to all full-time employees.
• Equity in the business for all full-time employees.