Apparel Technical Designer

Cintas Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match/Profit Share

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

Cintas Corporation in Chicago, IL is seeking an Apparel Technical Designer responsible for interpreting design vision, developing patterns and tech packs using Gerber systems, and managing fit development with cross-functional teams.

The role requires patternmaking expertise for male and female garments, strong communication, and the ability to lead live model fittings; preferred experience with YUniquePLM/AccuMark and Adobe Office tools, with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Fashion Design or patternmaking certification.
• Deep knowledge of patternmaking for male and female apparel.
• Proficiency in developing tech packs.
• Ability to lead fit sessions with live model/body form.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and execute design vision, develop patterns and tech packs.
• Manage fit development and conduct fittings.
• Solve fit and quality issues and ensure calendar timelines.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, vendors and factories.

Skills

Patternmaking

Tech packs

Fit sessions leadership

Communication skills

Education

Fashion Design degree or patternmaking cert

Bachelors or Associates in Fashion Design

Tools

Gerber software (YuniquePLM, AccuMark)

Adobe Acrobat & Microsoft Office

Job description

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Title: Apparel Technical Designer

Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60638

Requisition Number: 239034

Job Description

Cintas is seeking an Apparel Technical Designer. Responsibilities include interpreting and executing design vision; developing, managing and creating patterns and tech packages for required product types utilizing Gerber software systems (YuniquePLM, AccuMark); managing and approving fit development; conducting fittings; problem solving issues related to fit and quality; managing workflow to meet calendar timelines; and working independently and coopearatively with cross-functional teams, along with vendors and factories.

Skills/Qualifications

Required

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design or Certification in Patternmaking/Apparel Manufacturing
• In-depth knowledge of patternmaking, specific to male and female apparel, with strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in the development of tech packages
• Ability to lead fit sessions using live model/body form to assess fit, garment construction, proportion and overall styling of garments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred

• Proven experience with Gerber software (YuniquePLM, AccuMark)
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat & Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and intranet/internet

Benefits

Cintas offers comprehensive and competitive medical, dental and vision benefits, with premiums below the national average. We offer flexibility with four different medical plan options; one plan is offered at zero cost.

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match/Profit Sharing/Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, 100% Company Paid
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Skills Development, Training and Career Advancement Opportunities

Compensation

A reasonable estimate of base salary for this role ranges between $89,100 - $115,500/Year. The range takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business and organization needs. Please note, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decision are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each decision.

Company Information

Cintas Corporation helps more than one million businesses of all types and sizes get Ready™ to open their doors with confidence every day by providing products and services that help keep their customers' facilities and employees clean, safe, and looking their best. With offerings including uniforms, mats, mops, towels, restroom supplies, workplace water services, first aid and safety products, eye-wash stations, safety training, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and alarm service, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday®. Headquartered in the U.S., Cincinnati, OH, Cintas is a publicly held Fortune 500 company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS and is a component of both the Standard & Poor's 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index.

Cintas Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or category protected by local, state, or federal law.

This job posting will remain open for at least five (5) days.

Job Category: Marketing and Creative Services
Organization: Design Collective
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: 1st Shift