Sr Technical Designer - Aerie Intimates

American Eagle Outfitters•New York, NY

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for examining and measuring proto, fit and production samples to ensure accurate execution of requested measurements, quality, and construction and overall fit of garments. Aid Designers in achieving desired point of view of garments when creating technical packages and evaluating overall fit and construction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and education.
8–10 years of technical design experience in the apparel industry, with a primary focus on the Intimates
Deep technical expertise in the engineering and development of molded pads and underwire systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
Ability to partner between many departments / internal business partners.
Strong Microsoft Suite & Google skills required.
Must be detail oriented and able to handle multiple tasks at once.

Nice To Haves

Management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Represent the Company interest of universal and consistent fit and proper construction.
Liaise with Design and Production to communicate company point of view to vendors.
Able to identify construction issues and quality concerns and recommend solutions to solve.
Lead / facilitate fit sessions.
Possess strong technical knowledge and pattern making skills to act as a point person within the department.
Communicate development and fit information, from initial concept through TOP samples, through written reports, phone conversations, and sketches and/or pattern corrections, in a timely manner.
Maintain fit standards, written reports, records and samples.
Create and maintain tracking reports of sample status.
Able to support the process to onboard a new vendor.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Able to work in a hybrid environment, which may/will require working in person/in-office for a portion or all of a week based on the needs of the business
In person/in-office collaboration 3 days a week is required for work centralized around product development, milestone meetings, fittings, and approvals.