Gap Inc.
Director, Technical Design Banana Republic Factory Store
Gap Inc., San Francisco, CA, United States
About the Role
In this role, you will be accountable for managing a team and maintaining and executing design aesthetics through consistent fit and construction that aligns 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 for providing direction to global sourcing teams to expand vendor capabilities and troubleshoot fit issues, as needed.
What You'll Do
- Manage a team of tech designers across multiple divisions and categories within the apparel and accessories space.
- Oversee the development of pattern blocks to achieve optimal and consistent fit.
- Manage the development and maintenance of tech packs throughout the line creation process.
- Accountable for the department budget, including quarterly and annual forecasting.
- Provide guidance and recommendations on vendor readiness and fit empowerment.
- Collaborate and lead others in key initiatives and their implementation.
- Responsible for planning, budget, and end results; set policies and strategic direction for area/team.
Who You Are
- Significant technical design experience with fabric and garment construction, pattern/blocks, and manufacturing processes, along with prior experience working in an apparel retail company.
- Establish and maintain an effective industry network, regularly benchmarking and actively participating in industry association working committees.
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of design, merchandising, and product development priorities.
- Evaluate sometimes complex situations using multiple sources of information (internal and external sources).
- Ability to travel globally.