Sr. Technical Designer - Swim

Pacsun Careers•Anaheim, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for managing and supervising assigned Technical Designers, leading fit sessions with cross-functional teams to evaluate garment fit, construction, and styling. The individual will be accountable for resolving fit issues, communicating solutions to vendors, and maintaining accuracy of tech pack specifications and construction pages. This position also involves establishing and maintaining a library of basic block patterns, construction standards, and ensuring brand fit consistency. Collaboration with the Design team in the early stages of tech pack development, translating sketches into specifications, and reviewing tech packs for accuracy are key aspects of the role. The position requires 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 the fit session to cross functional teams.
Resolve fit issues and clearly communicate to vendors via Bamboo Rose PLM system, illustrator and/or pattern corrections w/in 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.
Performs other related duties as assigned
Travel to Asia as needed.