Sr Technical Designer - Bottoms

About us Established in 1983 in a small Sanibel Island boutique filled with artfully stylish pieces, Chico’s has evolved to inspire accomplished women to embrace and express their individuality through effortless chic and unique styles. We’re dedicated to making women feel confident and beautiful. Build your career with a team that empowers you.

POSITION OBJECTIVE This position is primarily responsible for ensuring that Brand quality fit, desired appearance, and quality construction standards are met and maintained for assigned product area. This position may lead a team of Technical Designers. Works closely with Technical Design leader to enhance and evolve processes and procedures as business evolves; broaden technical knowledge and expertise, while continually striving to elevate the quality of the product.

Participates in meeting departmental goals. Ensures brand integrity through consistency of fit, keeping the customer top of mind.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Leads weekly fit sessions. Collaborates with designers and merchants to translate fit and aesthetic details.
· Provides technical direction, in collaboration with peer teams, supervisor and vendor on matters pertaining to specs, pattern, construction methods and techniques to improve fit, balance, and overall quality of the garment.
· Maintains fit consistency for product area. Ensure standard grade rules are applied to each garment.
· Executes tech packs from Development to PP of assigned departments and additional product classifications as directed.
· Ensures Product Lifecycle Calendar dates are met for Development and Garment Fit Approvals.
· Anticipates and resolves any problems with the fit process. Partners with vendors in the resolution of problems as necessary.
· Attends weekly cross functional team meetings raising up any issues that pertain to vendor, quality, and/or timeline concerns.
· Works closely with Technical Design leaders to enhance and evolve processes and procedures, as business evolves, while driving to elevate the quality of the product.
· May train new associates in the technical design responsibilities and process cycle.
· May coach team members by evaluating team process on a regular basis, recommend and implement improvements, as needed.
· Partners with vendors in the resolution of problems as necessary to maintain standards and timelines.
· May execute tech packs from Development to PP of assigned departments and additional product classifications as directed.

Values individuality and the diverse talents of their team. Leads the team by communicating expectations, providing guidance, delivering feedback, and empowering the team to be their best.

This position may be found in multiple departments. Some duties may vary.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; in Fashion Design a plus7+ years’ experience in the apparel Industry including pattern making experience with full knowledge of total production timeline

Detail oriented with ability to drive to completion with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Understanding of garment manufacturing process required

Good understanding of fit, balance, pattern, and garment construction, fabrics and fabric performance

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent time management skills

Effective team building skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative suite required

Working knowledge of Web based applications, i.e. FLEX PLM or comparable software required

Entrepreneurial spirit and passion for apparel business and ability to work effectively as a team player

Knowledge of pattern software preferred (2D/3D, Optitex, CLO, Brozwear)#LI-SK

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