Senior Technical Designer, Sweaters (WHBM)

divh2Fashion Designer/h2pWith approximately 1,300 boutiques and outlets throughout the U.S., as well as an online presence for each of our brands, it takes sophisticated technology, resources and infrastructure to ensure the continued success of our businesses. From finance and accounting to technology and merchandising careers, we have diverse opportunities available for talented professionals to join our team of nearly 16,000 associates who share our commitment to excellence./ppPOSITION OBJECTIVE:/ppThis 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./ppFUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:/pulliLeads weekly fit sessions. Collaborates with designers and merchants to translate fit and aesthetic details./liliProvides 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./liliMaintains fit consistency for product area. Ensure standard grade rules are applied to each garment./liliExecutes tech packs from Development to PP of assigned departments and additional product classifications as directed./liliEnsures Product Lifecycle Calendar dates are met for Development and Garment Fit Approvals./liliAnticipates and resolves any problems with the fit process. Partners with vendors in the resolution of problems as necessary./liliAttends weekly cross functional team meetings raising up any issues that pertain to vendor, quality, and/or timeline concerns./liliWorks closely with Technical Design leaders to enhance and evolve processes and procedures, as business evolves, while driving to elevate the quality of the product./liliMay train new associates in the technical design responsibilities and process cycle./liliMay coach team members by evaluating team process on a regular basis, recommend and implement improvements, as needed./liliPartners with vendors in the resolution of problems as necessary to maintain standards and timelines./liliMay execute tech packs from Development to PP of assigned departments and additional product classifications as directed./liliValues 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./li/ulpREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:/pulliBachelors degree or equivalent required; in Fashion Design a plus/lili7+ years experience in the apparel industry including patternmaking experience with full knowledge of total production timeline/liliDetail oriented with ability to drive to completion with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills/liliUnderstanding of garment manufacturing process required/liliGood understanding of fit, balance, pattern, and garment construction, fabrics and fabric performance/liliExcellent written and verbal communication skills/liliExcellent time management skills/liliEffective team building skills/liliWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)/liliWorking knowledge of Adobe Creative suite required/liliWorking knowledge of Web based applications, i.e. FLEX PLM or comparable software required/liliEntrepreneurial spirit and passion for apparel business and ability to work effectively as a team player/liliKnowledge of pattern software preferred (2D/3D, Optitex, CLO, Brozwear)/li/ulpChicos FAS, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military service, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law./p/div