Senior Technical Designer - Dresses
Lands' End - Dodgeville, Wisconsin, us, 53595Work at Lands' End
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Successful candidates should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Drive product technical development information including fit, material, specifications, and construction elementsUnderstand and ensure products adhere to manufacturing, construction, and fit standards while maintaining consistencyDevelop, prepare and send product specification(s) to vendors guaranteeing they will have accurate and complete information, insuring product will be confirmed on-timeDevelop, approve, and track all samples for product development, pre-production, and production, while meeting approval deadlines.Proactively identify and advise on the fit, production, quality and costing issues to ensure brand integrityLead initiatives to design/develop innovative construction as it relates to fit and cost savings.Mentor and lead others to the outcomes of the above (coaching, leading, technical training).Qualifications:
Degree in fashion design, apparel production or textiles experience preferred8+ years of proven technical product development experienceAdvanced knowledge of pattern making and pattern grading, apparel productionAdvanced knowledge of garment construction, fabric characteristics, and garment performance standards.Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skillsExcellent prioritization and organizational skillsProven problem-solving and decision making abilities
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)