Senior Technical Designer - Women's Bottoms

PACSUN•Anaheim, CA

4d•$101,000 - $110,900•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Technical Designer will manage the fit and construction process for quality garments leading to on time delivery. This role involves leading fit sessions, resolving fit issues, ensuring accuracy of technical packs, and collaborating with design teams. The position requires a strong understanding of garment construction, pattern making, and various digital systems. The Senior Technical Designer will also supervise other Technical Designers and travel to Asia as needed.

Requirements

Degree in fashion design, apparel production or textiles
Minimum 10 years of proven technical design experience
Minimum of 5 years of pattern making knowledge
Minimum of 3+ yrs of women’s bottom (pants, skirts, shorts) experience
Denim experience minimum of 3+ years
Advance knowledge of garment construction, fabric characteristics and garment performance standards
Working knowledge of digital pattern systems, PLM systems, Illustrator and Excel
Demonstrated strong grading knowledge
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Strong prioritization and organizational skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment with a keen sense of urgency
Ability to work as a team member across multiple cross-functional teams
Ability to flex between multiple product categories
Demonstrated ability to adapt to changes and be self-motivated

Nice To Haves

Men’s experience a plus

Responsibilities

Manage and supervise assigned Technical Designer/s
Lead/direct fit session on live model with cross-functional teams (Design/Merchants/Product Development) to evaluate garment fit, constructions and styling details.
Articulate fit issues and present solutions during fit sessions to cross functional teams.
Resolve fit issues and clearly communicate to vendors via Bamboo Rose PLM system, illustrator and/or pattern corrections within a 24-72 hour turn time.
Accurately apply grade rules and make pattern corrections.
Maintain accuracy of tech pack specs and construction pages.
Establish and maintain library of patterns of basic blocks.
Establish construction standards for all fabric types.
Establish and maintain brand fit, spec and construction consistency.
Collaborate with Design in initial stages of tech pack spec development.
Translate design sketches and/or sample into spec and construction pages.
Review tech packs prior to turn over for accuracy.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Travel to Asia as needed.