Sr. Technical Designer

Kontoor Brands • Greensboro, NC

12d

About The Position

The Senior Technical Designer is responsible for complete technical development of patterns and technical specifications from the beginning of seasonal development through finalization of sampling. The role supports a specific brand business unit’s product category lines and manages functional task timelines to meet strategic go-to-market milestones and critical dates. Technical packages are developed to meet or exceed established gross-margin and price targets while meeting quality standards for patterns, technical construction, and approved materials.

The Senior Technical Designer collaborates across functions to finalize patterns and technical specifications in existing systems and tools, supporting an accurate, on-time handoff to production partners. The role also maintains workflow and information in current systems, helps implement new technology and best practices, and is responsible for personal training and development.

Requirements

• Extensive apparel manufacturing experience and extensive knowledge of pattern-making, technical product development processes, and systems.
• In-depth technical knowledge of end-to-end product manufacturing processes.
• High proficiency with SAP, Illustrator, and Microsoft Office applications, including SharePoint, Teams, and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Strong organization skills, including prioritizing, multitasking, meeting deadlines, and driving results.
• Excellent communication and networking skills.
• Self-driven and motivated to achieve results and high performance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with jeanswear bottoms or tops products.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre-production pattern development, technical construction specifications, and materials finalization, ensuring specifications are accurate and completed within required timelines.
• Work closely with Product Development to ensure a complete, on-time handoff to Production Technical Design for production-ready packages for field manufacturing, overseas offices, and vendor suppliers.
• Assess and execute Design and Merchandising product changes for Production Technical Design and/or Manufacturing in a timely manner to support accurate bulk production.
• Maintain current information and workflow in applicable tools and systems.
• Assist in developing and implementing fit blocks in pattern development, including 3D pattern design and asset management, and technical construction manual specifications.
• Apply established standard operating procedures for materials management, Bills of Materials, labeling and packaging manuals, and folding guides.
• Drive cross-functional problem-solving to resolve pre-production issues involving patterns, construction, quality, finishing, findings, and systems.
• Promptly escalate exception issues to supervisors and relevant business partners.
• Adopt new skills and training to support implementation of new technology, systems, and tools.
• Help identify and deploy best practices within the business unit and cross-functionally.
• Take responsibility for personal training and development and conduct a self-performance appraisal for review with the direct supervisor.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package 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.

What This Job Offers

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