Senior Technical Designer (VS Swim)

Description Your Role Collaborate and partner with Design and Merchant teams as well as other cross functional associates including Raw Materials, Regional TD, Product Development, Product Performance, Production & Sourcing, QA, Vendors and trim/component suppliers, taking responsibility for the technical development of new styles and application of all quality standards relating to fit and construction. Ensure garment consistency across product categories, analyze and communicate risk during development cycle. Continuously seek to drive product improvements to ensure best in class fit, comfort and performance with goal of consistently exciting our customers and exceeding wearing expectations. Your Impact

• 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.
• Swimwear/apparel expert in both knits and wovens with proven experience fitting swimwear/beachwear to ensure optimal performance and comfort.
• Experience fitting on live model including leading fits is required. Knowledge of measuring & pinning on body is needed.
• Previous Bra/panty experience required - working with underwire/pad development and close to body fit is a must.
• Swim/shapewear experience is required - specialty pieces, alpha sized, cup& band, and performance in water knowledge.
• Deep understanding of fabric behaviors (stretch, shrinkage, weight, recovery, grain lines, wet testing, wash performance) and how material choice impacts fit, functionality, engineering, trim & hardware attachments, sheerness, construction, and costing
• Knowledge of wear comfort requirements such as ease, recovery, breathability, and next-to-skin feel.
• Excellent eye for proportion, balance, and silhouette.

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