Assistant Technical Designer, Jackets (Chico's)

KnitWell Group; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Chico’s FAS in Fort Myers, FL, seeks an Assistant Technical Designer to support daily fittings, prepare samples and enter measurements and images into the PLM system. You will coordinate meetings, communicate with vendors, and help maintain garment standards while assisting wear trials and keeping the product database up to date.

A fashion-related degree plus 1–2+ years of experience are required. This regular/full-time role offers teamwork, growth, and exposure to multiple brands.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree required in Fashion Design or related field.
• 1–2+ years in fashion apparel industry required.
• Understanding of garment manufacturing preferred.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Drive; Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
• Experience with PLM or similar software preferred.
• Knowledge of pattern software (Optitex, CLO, BrozzWear) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily fittings: measure samples and evaluate fit per standards.
• Assist in preparing technical packages: enter measurements, pictures, sketches into PLM.
• Enter fit notes and comments into PLM.
• Coordinate/schedule/set up meetings with teams and vendors.
• Communicate daily with vendors via fax and e-mail on technical issues.
• Administer receipt and organization of garments.
• May oversee wear trial process: track testing results and maintain participant database.
• Support leaders in achieving departmental goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Adobe Creative Suite

FLEM PLM

Optitex

CLO

BrozzWear

Job description

About us

Established in 1983 in a small Sanibel Island boutique filled with artfully stylish pieces, Chico’s has evolved to inspire accomplished women to embrace and express their individuality through effortless chic and unique styles. We’re dedicated to making women feel confident and beautiful. Build your career with a team that empowers you.

Position Objective:

This position is primarily responsible for assisting Technical Designers with various tasks including sample preparation, fit session administration, and data entry functions as appropriate by Brand. Assists in meeting departmental goals and ensuring Brand integrity throughout fit process while keeping the customer in mind.

Functional Responsibilities:

• Assists in the preparation of daily fittings: measures samples; evaluates garment fit and construction as it relates to the specific standard requirements.
• Assists in the preparation of technical packages in including entry of measurements, pictures, sketches and additional relevant information into PLM system.
• Assists in entering fit notes and comments into PLM system.
• Assists with the coordination/scheduling/set up of meetings.
• Communicates daily with vendors via fax and e-mail on various technical issues.
• Administers the receipt and organization of garments.
• May oversee the wear trial process including evaluating wear trial results, tracking product under testing and maintenance of the participant database.
• Supports Tech leaders in completing departmental goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position may be found in multiple brands. Some duties may vary.

Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree required; preferably in Fashion Design or related field
• 1-2+ years in fashion apparel industry required
• Understanding of garment manufacturing preferred
• Detail oriented with strong organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Share required
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative suite preferred
• Experience using Web based applications, i.e. FLEM PLM or comparable software preferred
• Entrepreneurial spirit and passion for apparel business and ability to work effectively as a team player
• Knowledge of pattern software preferred (Optitex, CLO, Brozwear)

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Location:

Corporate FAS Chico’s FAS - Fort Myers, FL 33928

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail]. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business.The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.