Sr. Technical Designer

Kontoor Brands, Inc. • Greensboro, NC

13d

About The Position

The Senior Technical Designer is responsible for technical development of patterns and technical specifications from the start of seasonal development through the completion of sampling. The position focuses on a specific brand business unit’s product categories and manages task timelines in alignment with strategic go-to-market milestones and critical dates. Technical packages must meet or exceed established gross-margin and price targets while meeting quality standards for patterns, construction, and approved materials.

The role manages product-specification communication and processes, collaborates with cross-functional teams to finalize patterns and technical specifications in company systems and tools, and ensures a complete, timely handoff to production partners. It also supports implementation of fit blocks, 3D pattern design and asset management, technical construction manuals, and established materials-management, labeling, packaging, and folding procedures. The position is identified as an Emerging Leader role.

Requirements

• Extensive apparel manufacturing experience and extensive knowledge of pattern development, 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 ability.
• Solid organizational skills, including prioritization and multitasking, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• High proficiency with SAP, Illustrator, and Microsoft Office applications, including SharePoint, Teams, and Excel.
• Excellent communication and networking skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Manage activities and provide technical expertise in pre-production pattern development, technical construction specifications, and materials finalization, ensuring specifications are accurate and completed within required timelines.
• Work closely with the Product Development team to ensure a complete, on-time handoff to the Production Technical Design team 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 relevant tools and systems.
• Assist with developing and implementing fit blocks in pattern development, including 3D pattern design, asset management, and technical construction manual specifications.
• Apply established standard operating procedures for Bills of Materials, labeling and packaging manuals, and folding guides.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve pre-production issues involving patterns, construction, quality, finishing, findings, and systems; promptly escalate exceptions to supervisors or relevant business partners.
• Develop skills and complete training to support the 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 their families.
• Resources supporting physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.
• Discounts on company apparel.
• Four weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees who are new parents.
• Flexible Fridays.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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