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Lead Technical Designer, Costume & Apparel Production

Walt Disney Imagineering

Lake Buena Vista (FL)

On-site

USD 94,000 - 122,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits
Bonus opportunities
401(k)

Job summary

<p>Walt Disney Imagineering is seeking a Technical Designer to oversee the operational and entertainment costume production process. This role involves ensuring the accuracy of information given to vendors and maintaining garment standards.</p><p>Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of experience in patternmaking and apparel production, along with a strong understanding of Adobe Suite and technical packs. The position is located in Lake Buena Vista, Florida and offers a competitive salary with benefits.</p>

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in patternmaking and apparel production.
  • Experience developing technical packs to represent products.
  • Experience with vendors to ensure the best product outcome.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of partners.
  • Experience managing timelines and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

  • Lead garment review sessions; collaborate with designers and buyers.
  • Provide technical direction on specs, patterns, and construction methods.
  • Ensure fit consistency by applying standard grade rules.
  • Attend weekly cross-functional team meetings to address concerns.
  • Partner with vendors to resolve fitting issues.

Skills

Patternmaking
Apparel production
Fit analysis
Problem-solving
Team collaboration
Communication

Education

Advanced degree in an apparel-related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite
Product Lifecycle Management software
Gerber/Lectra software

Job description

Walt Disney Imagineering is seeking a Technical Designer to oversee the operational and entertainment costume production process. This role involves ensuring the accuracy of information given to vendors and maintaining garment standards.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of experience in patternmaking and apparel production, along with a strong understanding of Adobe Suite and technical packs. The position is located in Lake Buena Vista, Florida and offers a competitive salary with benefits.

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