Gap Inc. · 2 months ago
Sr Tech Designer
NY 55 Thomas St
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelGap Inc. is seeking a Senior Tech Designer to maintain and execute design aesthetics for Women's Outerwear, Blazers, and Non-Denim Bottoms. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional partners, translating design concepts into specifications, and ensuring product integrity from concept through final approval.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleRetail
Responsibilities
Lead fit and construction strategy for Women's Outerwear, Blazers, and Non-Denim Bottoms, ensuring alignment with brand aesthetic, cost targets, and functional requirements
An advanced understanding and practical application of garment construction, patternmaking, alterations, and grading
An expert in Fit, Construction, and Quality; strong understanding of the brand and customer; one who can consistently execute to a high level of aesthetic, cost, and functional requirements
Effective use of PLM software or Tech Pack Management system
Responsible for fit & construction risk management, plus training & empowering Supplier's fit technicians
Ensure Physical and Digital samples comply with brand standards throughout the product creation process
Ownership and Maintenance of the block library and fit guide
Partner with Quality Assurance team to identify and implement Banana Republic’s best practices. Look for opportunities for continuous improvement based on customer feedback, return rates, and customer online reviews
Qualification
Required
Accountable for maintaining and executing design aesthetics through consistent fit and construction, aligned to our customers' needs
Strong collaborator and influencer with cross-functional partners and vendors
Ability to translate design concepts into specifications for costing and first prototypes
Leverage fit camps and maintain overall customer fit consistency
Ownership of the Women's Outerwear, Blazers, and Non-Denim Bottoms categories for Banana Republic
Drive fit excellence and product integrity from concept through final approval
Provide direction to global sourcing teams to expand vendor capabilities and troubleshoot fit issues
Lead fit and construction strategy for Women's Outerwear, Blazers, and Non-Denim Bottoms
Advanced understanding and practical application of garment construction, patternmaking, alterations, and grading
Expert in Fit, Construction, and Quality
Strong understanding of the brand and customer
Effective use of PLM software or Tech Pack Management system
Responsible for fit & construction risk management
Train & empower Supplier's fit technicians
Ensure Physical and Digital samples comply with brand standards throughout the product creation process
Ownership and Maintenance of the block library and fit guide
Partner with Quality Assurance team to identify and implement Banana Republic's best practices
Look for opportunities for continuous improvement based on customer feedback, return rates, and customer online reviews
Experience in 3D rendering and digital pattern software
Ability to accurately execute, style, and pattern revisions in digital space
Demonstrate ability to influence the cross-functional team and help the team reach highly informed decisions
Stay up to date with relevant trends and competitor fit attributes
Maintain a customer-centric mindset and an aesthetic eye
Be proactive and a self-starter
Develop and utilize tools, resources, and processes that support innovative and effective ways of working through all stages of product development
Ability to assess relatively complex situations and analyze data to recommend solutions
Natural problem-solver who inspires a solution-centric approach in his/her/their team
Company
Gap Inc.
Gap Inc., a house of iconic brands, is the largest specialty apparel company in America.
Founded in 1969
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.25B2020-05-07Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Richard Dickson
Chief Executive Officer
Sven Gerjets
EVP, Chief Technology Officer
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