Director, Technical Design, Women's
Gap Inc. - San Francisco, California, United States, 94199Work at Gap Inc.
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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, and 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.
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