Express
Associate Technical Designer
Express, New York, New York, us, 10261
OverviewAbout PHOENIX
PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a Direct-to-Consumer platform operating EXPRESS and BONOBOS in the United States. Grounded in a belief that style, quality and value should all be found in one place,
Express
is a brand with a purpose - We Create Confidence. We Inspire Self-Expression. - powered by a styling community.
Bonobos
is a menswear brand known for being pioneers of exceptional fit and a personalized, innovative retail model. Customers can experience our brands in over 400 Express retail and Express Factory Outlet stores, 50 Bonobos Guideshops, and online at www.express.com and www.bonobos.com.
Location Name
New York OfficeResponsibilitiesThe Associate Technical Designer determines & sets all garment engineering standards for product development & final production, arranges & leads cross functional fit sessions, manages risks, sample tracking & influences calendar / workflow for a specified garment category or categories.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborates with Designers and Merchants to understand the design concept/vision and influence changes as needed to help ensure the product fit, function, price & delivery goals can be successfully achieved in a bulk production scenario
Establishes & records all technical owned garment specifications within Yunique to direct & enable our world-wide technical partners to develop & produce high quality & appropriately engineered products
Leads fit sessions with Designers and Merchants by adhering to the established EXP fit roles & responsibilities guidelines
Evaluates product to predict and manage risk from design concept through final production approval
Records fit session comments & ensures plan of action including product status are clearly understood & aligned upon by all CF teams
Utilizes Gerber Accumark, Illustrator & Vendor virtual sampling capabilities as needed to expedite & clearly communicate garment specifications & changes
Tracks & manages all fit samples / packages
Collaborates to arrange & manage all outlook planners for each fit session
Calibrates new vendor technical partners
Determines when a product fit, use & application of trims & all other engineering is commercially approvable & ready for mass production
Ensures content of all final Tech packs including labeling, marketing and packing requirements are compliant with Express category standards & or Merchant approved exceptions
Upholds & improves department specific technical standards, record keeping, processes, procedures & tools
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
Education: College degree or equivalent work experience
Experience: Minimum 2 years Technical Design experience within the apparel industry
Proven communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal)
Recognized leadership abilities (within a live fit session & other cross-functional team meetings)
Demonstrates sound understanding of department specific construction, apparel factory operations & patternmaking fundamentals
Displays agility / ability to multi-task & adapt to change
Demonstrates focus on risk assessment at all stages of product development
Solution oriented. Consistently engages their TD leader & cross functional team to solve problems, overcome challenges & accept responsibility
Proven ability to lead and influence through clear and consistent actions in a cross-functional team environment with limited support from a Technical Design leader
Ability to manage & follow through on a task from start to finish within a specified timelines with limited supervision
Proficient user of Yunique, Adobe Illustrator CS6, Accumark 10.3, Outlook, Excel, Word
CRITICAL SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
A trained eye for basic Design aesthetic details.
Benefits and Compensation:
Express offers a range of benefits to help protect full-time associates health and long-term financial security including:
Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage
401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company match
Merchandise discount
Paid Time Off
Parental leave for new moms and dads
Part-time associates may be eligible to receive paid sick leave, public health emergency leave and to participate in the 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company match. Additionally, part-time associates are eligible to receive a merchandise discount, and to choose voluntary benefits through YouDecide. Full-time associates may be eligible to participate in our incentive plan.
Actual compensation offered is dependent upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, work location, education, relevant skills and experience of the candidate.
Salary Range
$64,600 - $88,000ClosingAn equal opportunity employer, PHOENIX does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or any other terms and conditions of employment hiring on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected characteristic. PHOENIX only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. PHOENIX is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to search and apply for a job position due to a disability, please call 1-800-964-9793 and say 'Associate Relations' or send an e-mail to AssociateRelations@Express.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Notification to Agencies : Please note that PHOENIX does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, PHOENIX will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.
PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a Direct-to-Consumer platform operating EXPRESS and BONOBOS in the United States. Grounded in a belief that style, quality and value should all be found in one place,
Express
is a brand with a purpose - We Create Confidence. We Inspire Self-Expression. - powered by a styling community.
Bonobos
is a menswear brand known for being pioneers of exceptional fit and a personalized, innovative retail model. Customers can experience our brands in over 400 Express retail and Express Factory Outlet stores, 50 Bonobos Guideshops, and online at www.express.com and www.bonobos.com.
Location Name
New York OfficeResponsibilitiesThe Associate Technical Designer determines & sets all garment engineering standards for product development & final production, arranges & leads cross functional fit sessions, manages risks, sample tracking & influences calendar / workflow for a specified garment category or categories.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborates with Designers and Merchants to understand the design concept/vision and influence changes as needed to help ensure the product fit, function, price & delivery goals can be successfully achieved in a bulk production scenario
Establishes & records all technical owned garment specifications within Yunique to direct & enable our world-wide technical partners to develop & produce high quality & appropriately engineered products
Leads fit sessions with Designers and Merchants by adhering to the established EXP fit roles & responsibilities guidelines
Evaluates product to predict and manage risk from design concept through final production approval
Records fit session comments & ensures plan of action including product status are clearly understood & aligned upon by all CF teams
Utilizes Gerber Accumark, Illustrator & Vendor virtual sampling capabilities as needed to expedite & clearly communicate garment specifications & changes
Tracks & manages all fit samples / packages
Collaborates to arrange & manage all outlook planners for each fit session
Calibrates new vendor technical partners
Determines when a product fit, use & application of trims & all other engineering is commercially approvable & ready for mass production
Ensures content of all final Tech packs including labeling, marketing and packing requirements are compliant with Express category standards & or Merchant approved exceptions
Upholds & improves department specific technical standards, record keeping, processes, procedures & tools
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
Education: College degree or equivalent work experience
Experience: Minimum 2 years Technical Design experience within the apparel industry
Proven communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal)
Recognized leadership abilities (within a live fit session & other cross-functional team meetings)
Demonstrates sound understanding of department specific construction, apparel factory operations & patternmaking fundamentals
Displays agility / ability to multi-task & adapt to change
Demonstrates focus on risk assessment at all stages of product development
Solution oriented. Consistently engages their TD leader & cross functional team to solve problems, overcome challenges & accept responsibility
Proven ability to lead and influence through clear and consistent actions in a cross-functional team environment with limited support from a Technical Design leader
Ability to manage & follow through on a task from start to finish within a specified timelines with limited supervision
Proficient user of Yunique, Adobe Illustrator CS6, Accumark 10.3, Outlook, Excel, Word
CRITICAL SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
A trained eye for basic Design aesthetic details.
Benefits and Compensation:
Express offers a range of benefits to help protect full-time associates health and long-term financial security including:
Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage
401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company match
Merchandise discount
Paid Time Off
Parental leave for new moms and dads
Part-time associates may be eligible to receive paid sick leave, public health emergency leave and to participate in the 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company match. Additionally, part-time associates are eligible to receive a merchandise discount, and to choose voluntary benefits through YouDecide. Full-time associates may be eligible to participate in our incentive plan.
Actual compensation offered is dependent upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, work location, education, relevant skills and experience of the candidate.
Salary Range
$64,600 - $88,000ClosingAn equal opportunity employer, PHOENIX does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or any other terms and conditions of employment hiring on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected characteristic. PHOENIX only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. PHOENIX is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to search and apply for a job position due to a disability, please call 1-800-964-9793 and say 'Associate Relations' or send an e-mail to AssociateRelations@Express.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Notification to Agencies : Please note that PHOENIX does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, PHOENIX will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.