Description

• Lead fit sessions on live model and communicate fit/construction corrections to vendors via written instruction, flat and on body measurements, patterns and digital images.
• Identify potential production, quality, and/or costing issues and provide recommendations and solutions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align on product performance standards as it pertains to brand integrity.
• Maintain advanced knowledge of product development process from concept through production, including patternmaking, construction, costing, manufacturing and materials.
• Identify and proactively engage in competitive analysis.
• Act as a technical resource and mentor to others with the ability to train and lead a direct report.
• Support Assistant and Technical Designers during fit sessions and communication of technical detail.
• Lead and participate in design, technical and cross-functional meetings.
• Present technical data and initiatives to cross-functional team and senior leaders, flexing style to audience.
• Support merchants, design and regional partners by responding to and analyzing customer feedback and making appropriate recommendations.
• Track and manage workflow and ensure seasonal calendar deadlines are met.
• Participate and lead new initiatives and projects.
• Foster open communication in a cohesive team environment with all business partners, consistently demonstrating our shared values and competencies.
• Serve as a functional expert and Brand Guardian for specific product area.
  
  

VS&Co provides a range of compensation for this role as shown. Your actual salary will be determined by a number of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic region, or other relevant factors.

Qualifications

• A technical education in garment fit and construction to degree level or equivalent work experience.
• Practical experience of patternmaking and garment construction for bulk production.
• 6 years of technical experience gained while working within either the clothing industry, or in a retail environment.
• An understanding and preferably 2-3 years’ experience using computer specification package (PDM)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Good command of written and spoken English

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