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Victoria’s Secret & Co. · 1 week ago

Senior Technical Designer

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$111K/yr - $152K/yr

5+ years exp

Victoria’s Secret & Co. is a world-leading specialty retail brand recognized globally for innovation and excellence in lingerie and fashion. The Senior Technical Designer will lead the technical development of new styles from concept through production, ensuring fit, construction, and quality standards while collaborating with various cross-functional teams.

ApparelBeautyFashionRetail

Responsibilities

Act as a positive, supportive, partner, fostering open communication in a cohesive team environment with all business partners, consistently demonstrating our shared values and competencies

Serve as a functional expert and brand guardian for specific product area

Work closely to support Manager/Director/AVP, ensuring any business critical/hot topics are raised in a timely manner

Act as a technical resource and mentor to others with the ability to train and lead a direct report. Guide and support Associate and Technical Designers during fit sessions and communication of technical detail

Respond quickly to change with a positive attitude and willingness to learn new ways to work and achieve objectives

Advise and support the development of proto samples ensuring clear direction of design aesthetic, fit intent and construction. As necessary, evaluate fit and construction of proto samples

Lead fit sessions on live model and communicate fit/construction corrections to vendors via written instruction, flat and on body measurements and digital images

Partner with design to execute Design Intent and pass off to regional TD partners to commence fit approval cycle

Lead and participate in design, technical and cross-functional meetings. Present technical data and initiatives to cross-functional team and senior leaders, flexing style to audience

Track and manage workflow and ensure seasonal calendar deadlines are met

Analyze Wear Test results and complete recommendations for product and fit enhancements

Partner with cross-functional teams to align on product performance standards as it pertains to Brand Integrity and establish fit and quality standards to ensure consistency across product categories

Identify potential production, quality, and/or costing issues and provide recommendations and solutions

Maintain advanced knowledge of product development process from concept through production, including patternmaking, construction, costing, manufacturing and materials

Identify and proactively engage in competitive analysis

Support merchants, design and regional partners by responding to and analyzing customer feedback and making appropriate recommendations

Participate and support new initiatives and projects

Qualification

Technical education in garment fitPatternmaking knowledgeManufacturing techniques knowledgeProduct development software3D software experienceMicrosoft Office proficiencyOrganization skillsProblem-solving abilityCommunication skills