Technical Designer

About us

Ann Taylor and LOFT empower women to find their authentic self-expression. Ann Taylor outfits the modern American woman so she's ready-for-work and ready-for-anything in timeless, tailored style. LOFT creates modern, feminine, versatile clothing for women with one common style goal: to look and feel confident wherever the day takes them.

Discover a culture centered on empowering employees, with access to industry leaders and tools you need to expand your skills and stretch your abilities. We'll meet you at every milestone with opportunities and benefits to make life better in and outside of work (not to mention your closet). Ready to join us?

Discover a culture that empowers employees with access to industry leaders and the tools you need to expand your skills and stretch your abilities. We'll meet you at every milestone with opportunities and benefits to make life better in and outside of work (not to mention your closet). Ready to join us?

About The Role

The Technical Designer aids the Senior Technical Designer or Sr Manager of Technical Design to execute fit comments for the assigned product category. Manages the sample development process and is responsible for generating computerized specification packages and maintaining them through fit approval. Collaborates with production, product development, design and merchandising to ensure the quality, delivery and business practices are achieved and upheld. Demonstrates the company’s Values & Practices by maintaining effective collaborative relationships, taking pride in the company and brand, and embracing diversity.

The Impact you can have

• Attends all fittings and all relevant departmental meetings.
• Protects brand integrity through fit continuity, upholding construction standards and consistency.
• Captures team feedback during fittings and is responsible for the execution of the fit comments accordingly. (In the absence of the Sr. Technical Designer, the Technical Designer is responsible for conducting the fittings for their assigned product category and processing the fit comments accordingly).
• Follows up on e-mails from the overseas office regarding comments on fit.
• Partners up with QA during the Pre-Pro Sample Process for their assigned product category.
• Adheres to cross-functional calendar.
• Assures seasonal deadlines are met for assigned areas/ manages the fit tracking process.
• Identifies “at risk” styles to SR TD or Manager, reacting proactively, being on top of potential issues.
• Builds strong relationships with Merchandising, Design, Product Development, Sourcing and other key internal and external partners.
• Travels as needed to Sourcing and Vendor Development offices or factories to work with technical teams to troubleshoot, educate, and understand vendor/factory capabilities.
• Represents department in intra-department and cross-function initiatives.
• Encourages team atmosphere across brands and categories; fosters open communication and team environment with all business partners; receives constructive feedback professionally.

You'll bring to the role

• 10+ years Technical Design experience of increasing responsibility in women’s apparel companies or manufacturers recognized as fashion industry leaders. Specialty, vertically integrated retail strongly preferred.
• Degree preferred in MS, BS in Clothing or Textiles, AA/AAS or Certification in Apparel Manufacturing, Design or Patternmaking.
• Demonstrated expertise with patternmaking, fit, grading, garment construction, production, and manufacturing methods across a single product category.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across departments with cross functional and external partners.
• Problem solve and flex in a fast-paced environment.
• Team oriented.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize execution of multiple tasks/projects.
• Effective performer in fast-paced and multi-faceted environment.
• Proficient computer skills inclusive of MS Office programs and technical design related software/programs (i.e. Illustrator, PLM, etc.)
• Able to travel domestically and internationally if required.

Benefits

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
• Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.
• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities.*
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K)*
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time off – paid time off & holidays*

The target salary range for this role is: $80K - $90K.

Location:

Times Square Tower-ANN-New York, NY 10036

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.