Gap Inc.
Technical Designer, DTS
Gap Inc., San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
About Old Navy
Forget what you know about old-school industry rules. When you work at Old Navy, you’re choosing a different path. From day one, we’ve been on a mission to democratize fashion and make shopping fun again. Our teams make style accessible to everyone, creating high-quality, must-have fashion essentials for the whole family, with love, season after season.
We opened our first store in 1994 in San Francisco and have been on a roll ever since. We cultivate a community of playful personalities that thrive in a fast-paced environment where our employees can be their most authentic selves. Here, we’re family.
About the Role
In this role, you will be accountable for maintaining and executing design aesthetics through consistent fit and construction, aligned to our customers' needs. You will be a strong collaborator and influencer with cross-functional partners and vendors, and be able to translate design concepts into specifications for costing and first prototypes, by leveraging fit camps and maintaining overall customer fit consistency. You will be responsible to troubleshoot and communicate fit issues.
What You'll Do
· A general understanding and practical application of garment construction, patternmaking, alterations, and grading.
· Well-versed in Fit, Construction, and Quality; strong understanding of the brand, customer, and cost requirements.
· Understanding of PLM software or Tech Pack Management system
· Provide input on fit & construction risk management.
· Ensure Physical and Digital samples comply with brand standards throughout the product creation process
· Responsible for maintaining the block library and fit guide
· Partner with Quality Assurance team to identify and implement Old Navy's best practices. Look for opportunities for continuous improvement based on customer feedback, return rates, and customer online reviews.
Who You Are
Foundational knowledge of 3D rendering and/or digital pattern software (ON L1 Level: DPC)
Soft Skills- 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 by maintaining a customer-centric mindset and an aesthetic eye
Be proactive and a self-starter; one who develops and utilizes tools, resources, and processes that support innovative and effective ways of working through all stages of product development.
Organization skills - Ability to assess relatively complex situations and analyze data to recommend solutions.
An adaptable and flexible problem-solver who uses a solution-centric approach in his/her/their team for costing solutions and brand standards.
Benefits at Old Navy
Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
Employee stock purchase plan.*
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
See more (https://corporate.gapinc.com/en-us/careers/gap-inc-careers/gap-inc-benefits) of the benefits we offer.
*For eligible employees
Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.
Salary Range: $81,000 - $107,300 USD
Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.
US Candidates
Please note that effective, June 30, 2022, Gap Inc. will no longer require any of its employees to wear face masks or require proof of COVID vaccination, unless required by local or state/provincial mandates or as part of Gap Inc’s quarantine guidelines after being exposed to or testing positive for COVID. Therefore, please disregard any language in any job posting that refers to Gap Inc.’s face mask and proof of vaccination policy as said policy is no longer effective.
Forget what you know about old-school industry rules. When you work at Old Navy, you’re choosing a different path. From day one, we’ve been on a mission to democratize fashion and make shopping fun again. Our teams make style accessible to everyone, creating high-quality, must-have fashion essentials for the whole family, with love, season after season.
We opened our first store in 1994 in San Francisco and have been on a roll ever since. We cultivate a community of playful personalities that thrive in a fast-paced environment where our employees can be their most authentic selves. Here, we’re family.
About the Role
In this role, you will be accountable for maintaining and executing design aesthetics through consistent fit and construction, aligned to our customers' needs. You will be a strong collaborator and influencer with cross-functional partners and vendors, and be able to translate design concepts into specifications for costing and first prototypes, by leveraging fit camps and maintaining overall customer fit consistency. You will be responsible to troubleshoot and communicate fit issues.
What You'll Do
· A general understanding and practical application of garment construction, patternmaking, alterations, and grading.
· Well-versed in Fit, Construction, and Quality; strong understanding of the brand, customer, and cost requirements.
· Understanding of PLM software or Tech Pack Management system
· Provide input on fit & construction risk management.
· Ensure Physical and Digital samples comply with brand standards throughout the product creation process
· Responsible for maintaining the block library and fit guide
· Partner with Quality Assurance team to identify and implement Old Navy's best practices. Look for opportunities for continuous improvement based on customer feedback, return rates, and customer online reviews.
Who You Are
Foundational knowledge of 3D rendering and/or digital pattern software (ON L1 Level: DPC)
Soft Skills- 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 by maintaining a customer-centric mindset and an aesthetic eye
Be proactive and a self-starter; one who develops and utilizes tools, resources, and processes that support innovative and effective ways of working through all stages of product development.
Organization skills - Ability to assess relatively complex situations and analyze data to recommend solutions.
An adaptable and flexible problem-solver who uses a solution-centric approach in his/her/their team for costing solutions and brand standards.
Benefits at Old Navy
Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
Employee stock purchase plan.*
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
See more (https://corporate.gapinc.com/en-us/careers/gap-inc-careers/gap-inc-benefits) of the benefits we offer.
*For eligible employees
Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.
Salary Range: $81,000 - $107,300 USD
Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.
US Candidates
Please note that effective, June 30, 2022, Gap Inc. will no longer require any of its employees to wear face masks or require proof of COVID vaccination, unless required by local or state/provincial mandates or as part of Gap Inc’s quarantine guidelines after being exposed to or testing positive for COVID. Therefore, please disregard any language in any job posting that refers to Gap Inc.’s face mask and proof of vaccination policy as said policy is no longer effective.