Technical Designer - Under Armour Kids

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box.

Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.

Designer

What could be more exciting than putting your mark on some of the world’s most famous and well-loved fashion brands? As a Technical Designer for Centric Brands, you’ll use your skills and creativity to create designs based on style plans, sales needs and emerging trends. You will also ensure that your work can be transformed into a finished product in a timely manner and at an appropriate price point.

This means working not only with our design and production teams, but also building collaborative relationships with outside vendors and other external stakeholders. The challenges are exciting and the possibilities endless – as you contribute your skills in a vibrant, customer- and people-centric culture that celebrates you as a valuable member of the team.

The Technical Designer working on Under Armour, will work on Boys, Girls, Outwear and Swim. They will work directly with Design and cross-functional teams to execute their vision while achieving impeccable fit, construction and design aesthetics working for the Kids division on the Under Armour license.

• Partner with creative design team to achieve aesthetic while adhering to a production time and action calendar
• Collaborate with the Senior Technical Designer and cross-functional partners to land on appropriate fit and functional intent for each product design
• Manage all technical requirements to develop and execute processes from product development to production
• Create and maintain detailed tech packs including specs, tolerances, grading, detail sketches with construction/stitching and fit evaluation comments
• Measure and evaluate garments from proto samples through TOP samples
• Conduct fit sessions on live models and mannequins to evaluate samples for the fit, measurement, construction, pattern shaping and functionality
• Provide technical direction, internally and externally, on corrective actions needed to bring samples to brand fit and styling requirements
• Issue grading guidelines to vendors after fit approval
• Maintain close partnership with production teams to maintain on-time delivery throughout the pre-production process and proactively monitor seasonal workload

• Extensive knowledge of
  
  Children’sboys and girls silhouettes, construction, sewing techniques, related textiles and trim.
• Must have technical understanding of body growth and how it applies to fit
• Knowledge of pattern making, construction, industry fit knowledge and grading
• Comprehensive understanding of product engineering, development, manufacturing and child safety guidelines
• Ability to lead fittings, take detailed and accurate notes
• High accuracy in math skills for correct spec revisions.
• Superior organizational and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Flex PLM, Adobe products, Microsoft Office. 3D Browzwear is a plus. Ability to work in a fast paced, high performance environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and accountability
• Excellent time management skills and effectively prioritize workload and meet deadlines
• Graduate with degree in Fashion…