Associate Technical Designer

Kontoor Brands • Greensboro, NC

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About The Position

Kontoor Brands is seeking an Associate Technical Designer responsible for technical development of pattern-making and technical specifications from the start of seasonal development through finalization of sampling. The role supports a specific brand business unit’s product category lines and ensures functional task timelines align with strategic go-to-market milestones and critical dates. The Associate manages communication and processes for product specification details to meet established standards for patterns, technical construction, and approved materials. The role also collaborates with cross-functional teams to finalize patterns and technical specifications in existing systems and tools, enabling a complete, timely handoff to production partners.

Requirements

• Apparel manufacturing experience with extensive knowledge of pattern-making, technical product development processes, and systems.
• In-depth technical knowledge of end-to-end product manufacturing processes.
• Self-driven and motivated to achieve results and high performance.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize, multitask, meet deadlines, and drive results.
• High proficiency with Browzwear and Gerber Accumark applications.
• Excellent communication and networking skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Jeanswear Bottoms product.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.
• Experience with MS Office, Excel, and Smartsheet.

Responsibilities

• Manage activities providing technical expertise in pre-production pattern development, technical construction specifications, and materials finalization, ensuring specifications are accurate and completed on time.
• Work with the Product Development team to ensure a complete, timely handoff to the Production Technical Design team for production-ready packages for field manufacturing, overseas offices, and vendor suppliers.
• Execute Design and Merchandising product changes for Production Technical Design and/or Manufacturing in a timely manner to ensure accurate bulk production.
• Maintain current information and workflows in relevant tools and systems.
• Administer new and existing fit blocks in pattern development, including 3D pattern design, asset management, and technical construction manual specifications.
• Apply established standard operating procedures for materials management, including Bills of Materials, labeling and packaging manuals, and folding guides.
• Serve as a technical problem-solving resource for cross-functional teams, proactively resolving pre-production issues involving patterns, construction, quality, finishing, findings, and systems.
• Promptly escalate exception issues to supervisors and/or relevant business partners.
• Adopt new skills and training to support implementation of new technology, systems, and tools.
• Assist in identifying and deploying best practices within the business unit and cross-functionally.
• Take responsibility for personal training and development.
• Conduct a self-performance appraisal for review with the direct supervisor.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program with choice and flexibility to support employees’ and families’ needs.
• Resources supporting physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing.
• Discounts on company apparel.
• Four weeks of paid parental leave for eligible new parents.
• Flexible Fridays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Workplace culture centered on equitable opportunities and belonging.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed