Sr. Technical Designer - Sweaters, Knits & Wovens jobs in United States
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PACSUN · 1 day ago

Sr. Technical Designer - Sweaters, Knits & Wovens

Pacsun is a leading lifestyle brand that inspires the next generation of youth at the intersection of fashion, music, art, and sport. The Sr. Technical Designer will manage the fit and construction process for quality garments, ensuring on-time delivery and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve fit issues and maintain brand consistency.

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Hiring Manager
Kathy Connors
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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

Qualification

Technical design experiencePattern making experienceGarment construction knowledgePLM system knowledgeGerber software proficiencyIllustrator proficiencyExcel proficiencyOral communication skillsWritten communication skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsTeamwork skillsAdaptability

Required

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

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

Company

Pacsun inspires the next generation of youth, building community at the intersection of fashion, music, art, and sport. Co-created in Los Angeles.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2016-09-07Acquired

Leadership Team

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Russell Bowers
CFO
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Brieane Olson
Chief Brand Officer
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