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Cato Corporation · 16 hours ago

Technical Designer

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Cato Corporation is seeking an experienced Technical Designer to join their Fashion Design & Technical Design Department. The role involves providing apparel technical design support by developing products with optimum fit, consistent sizing, and quality construction.

FashionLifestyleRetail

Responsibilities

Sample analysis, including measuring samples as required, conducting fit sessions with Buyers, and communicating appropriate fit and pattern corrections to Vendors

Responsible for maintaining specification consistency across all product categories

Making fit comments and corrections based on comparison with core specs and construction standards

Giving technical design support to vendors (troubleshooting) when needed, and producing final specifications

Development of Bid Packages for product development that capture the essence of the style while maintaining measurement and construction standards

Assist in the training and development of Assistant Technical Designers

Develop proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and Flex PLM systems

Conduct competitive analysis research

Work in tandem with Merchandising, Sourcing, and Quality Assurance Departments, offering expertise and assistance as needed

Qualification

Technical Design experiencePattern-makingFit AnalysisGarment constructionAdobe IllustratorComputer skillsEffective communicationProblem solving

Required

3-10 years experience as Technical Designer or in related fields

Pattern-making/Grading/Measurement/Specifications skills

Garment construction (Industrial) and sewing skills a plus

Fit Analysis/Problem solving skills

Effective written and oral communication skills

Computer skills: Word, Excel, Adobe Illustrator a plus

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Life Insurance package

401(K) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Plan

Stock Purchase Plan

Company

Cato Corporation

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The Cato Corporation, a leading specialty retailer with corporate offices located in Charlotte, NC, operates under three concepts, “Cato”, “Versona” and “It’s Fashion”.

Founded in 1946

Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

5001-10000 employees