Assistant Technical Designer (Hybrid)

Kohl's Illinois, Inc.; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kohl's Illinois, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Technical Designer to ensure product specifications meet quality standards. Responsible for collaborating on technical packages, evaluating samples, and communicating with vendors to refine product details. This role offers an opportunity to work in a creative environment with a focus on fashion design.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in Technical Design, Fashion Design, or related fields.
• Experience with textiles and pattern making/grading preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating technical specifications for products.
• Evaluate samples for dimensions, fit, and functionality.
• Collaborate with vendors to resolve product issues.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design

Apparel Manufacturing or a related field

Tools

PLM

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

About the Role

As Assistant Technical Designer, you will assist in creating product technical specifications for Kohl’s private and exclusive brand merchandise.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate on complex technical packages, ensuring adherence to testing, construction, grading and safety guidelines

• Organize and schedule sample evaluations in compliance with dimensions, fit, and technique

• Conduct sample evaluations to ensure they meet requirements for dimensions, product attributes, fit, functionality and technique

• Summarize sample evaluation results for vendors

• Collaborate with vendors to resolve product issues and refine details

• Additional tasks may be assigned

What Skills You Have

Required

• 0-3 years of experience in Technical Design, Fashion Design, Pattern Making, Manufacturing, or related fields

• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills

• Effective verbal and written communication abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Manufacturing or a related field

Preferred

• Experience using PLM and Adobe Illustrator or similar specification packages and sketching programs

• Knowledge of textiles, construction and pattern making/grading