Sr Technical Designer, Performance
Gap Inc.About the role
About the Role
In this role, you will be accountable for maintaining and executing design aesthetics through consistent fit and construction aligned to our customer’s needs, the ability to transfer design concepts into product and engineer them for mass production within costing guidelines by leveraging fit camps and maintaining customer fit consistency, and able to provide direction to global sourcing teams to expand vendor capabilities and troubleshoot fit issues as needed. You will also need to show strong collaboration skills and ability to influence cross-functional partners and vendors.What You'll Do
Build product that meets the Design Aesthetic and Fit Intent using Blocks, Fit Camps, Length Guides, Waist Placement Guides and Construction Standards
Lead fitting to validate Fit Intent and align with Design and Merch partners on silhouette, proportion, design details and construction
Ensure fit consistency through establishing flattering fit and balanced garments for all size ranges including Petite, Plus, Short and Tall
Use digital pattern software, 3D software, PLM and physical samples to analyze and develop fit throughout the lifecycle of the garment
Ensure Digital and Physical samples comply with Brand quality standards throughout the product creation process
Address quality issues from VOC callouts and look for opportunities for continuous improvement on fit, construction and quality to reduce return rates in your product category
Who You Are
Ability to understand and apply your knowledge of patternmaking, construction, grading and fit to develop product to market that meets the Design aesthetic and Brand Fit consistency standards
Ability to apply your expertise in Fit, Construction and Quality to build Brand right Fit and Quality that meets the cost target according to the Time & Action calendar
Be a proactive, self starter who develops and utilizes tools, resources, and processes that support innovative and effective ways of working through all stages of Product DevelopmentStay updated with relevant trends and competitor fit attributes by maintaining a customer- centric mindset and an aesthetic eye
A natural problem-solver who inspires a solution –centric approach in his/ her/ their team for solving challenges in fit, construction, cost, performance and quality
Demonstrate high EQ with an ability to influence cross functional partners to reach consensus during fittings to ensure decisions enable the process to move forward
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