Senior Technical Designer, Active

Overview
At SPANX, we believe in the whole person. We listen. We empower. We invent, innovate and iterate with one goal in mind: to make the world a better place... one butt at a time! You have an amazingly dynamic life and your career is one piece of the puzzle – we hope you will become a big piece of ours.

Job Description

About the role

The Senior Technical Designer for Active categories facilitates the transition of product from initial design/proto to JSS/TOP approval, collaborates with cross-functional partners to land appropriate fit and functional intent as well as with business partners to obtain clear direction and consensus on design aesthetic, fit intent and construction. The individual is responsible for leading fit sessions on live models working with Design to achieve design aesthetics and communicate fit and balance corrections to participants and vendors. The individual will leverage and develop key vendor relationships to support working efficiently and drive fit consistency to improve customer experience.

 You’ll love it because you will

• Ensure overall Customer fit consistency and provide fit approvals
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of design, merchandising, product development, and production priorities
• Lead fit sessions, construction and fit approval, and documentation to all business partners to meet guidelines
• Develop Technical Design tools (patterns, blocks, grading, construction standards, etc.) to achieve an optimal and consistent fit
• Lead or/and  Support product’s wear testing throughout development and production stages
• Leverage technical knowledge and leadership support to troubleshoot and resolve issues that may require an innovative approach
• Leverage technical knowledge to maintain fit intent, balance, and construction across all markets (Petite and Tall)
• Identify potential production and quality issues and make recommendations to ensure brand integrity
• Evaluate garment to determine compliance of specs, construction, quality, and fit intent
• Track and manage workflow and workload for own product or team
• Recommend raw material components to meet the brand standard and uphold design intent
• Travel to factories to work with technical teams to advance fit approval timelines

Qualifications

We require...

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

• May operate as an Individual Contributor, may also lead or manage others  to communicate and execute the transition of product styles from design concept to TOP approval
• Builds critical partnerships with cross-functional teams (Design, Merchandising, Product Development, Production, Product Engineering, and Testing, Vendor partners, etc.)
• Proven track record of assessing, attracting, and developing talent

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree- Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study or AA or Certification in Patternmaking, Apparel Manufacturing, Design, or equivalent
• Technical Design- significant experience with fabric and garment construction and manufacturing processes (minimum of 10 years). Preferable experience in Active category
• Computer Skills- Pattern programs: ADS, Gerber, Lectra. Additional: PLM, PDM, Adobe Illustrator, Optitex 3D Technology
• Can proactively solve problems and effectively manage multiple challenges.
• Has successfully led teams (direct and dotted line reporting relationships) for a minimum of 2-3 years
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Microsoft
• Flexibility for domestic and international travel up to 5-10% of time