Sr. Technical Designer - Sweaters, Knits & Wovens

Pacific Sunwear • Anaheim, CA

48d • Onsite

About The Position

To manage the fit and construction process for quality garments leading to on time delivery.

Requirements

• Degree in fashion design, apparel production
• Minimum 10 years of proven technical design experience
• Minimum of 5-7 years of pattern making experience
• Minimum 5 years Sweater Knits experience, yarns, gauges, stitches, knit capabilities
• Advance knowledge of garment construction, fabric characteristics and garment performance standards
• Working knowledge of Gerber, PLM system, 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

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
• Ability to articulate the fit issues and present solutions during the fit session to cross functional teams
• Accountable to resolve fit issues and to clearly communicate to vendors via PLM system, illustrator and/or pattern corrections w/in a 24-72 hour turn time
• Accurately apply grade rules and make pattern corrections
• Take ownership to maintain accuracy of PLM tech pack specs and construction pages
• Establish and maintain library of patterns of basic blocks
• 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
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Travel overseas as needed

Benefits

• Dog friendly office environment
• On-site Cafe
• On-site Gym
• $1,000 referral incentive program
• Generous associate discount of 30-50% off merchandise online and in-stores
• Competitive long term and short-term incentive program
• Immediate 100% vested 401K contributions and employer match
• Calm Premium access for all employees
• Employee perks throughout the year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees