Technical Designer

Pacific Sunwear • Anaheim, CA

33d

About The Position

The Technical Designer will manage fit and construction development process for quality garments and cost efficiency, leading to on time delivery.

Requirements

• Degree in fashion design, apparel production or textiles
• Minimum 2-3 years' of proven technical design experience
• Minimum of 2-5 years of pattern making knowledge
• Advance knowledge of garment construction, fabric characteristics and garment performance standards
• Working knowledge of digital pattern making systems, PLM systems, Illustrator and Excel
• Demonstrate 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 w/ownership
• Demonstrate ability to adapt to changes and be self-motivated

Responsibilities

• Lead/direct fit session on live model with cross-functional teams (Design/Merchants/Product Development) to evaluate garment fit, constructions and styling details. Measure samples accurately.
• 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 Bamboo Rose PLM, illustrator and/or pattern corrections w/in a 24-72 hour turn time.
• Accurately apply grade rules and make pattern corrections in Gerber PDS
• Take ownership to maintain accuracy of 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 construction and keep cost efficient. Review tech packs prior to turnover for accuracy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, create QA/Fit reports accurately.

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