Lead Technical Designer: Fit, Pattern & Quality

Chico's FAS, Inc DBA Chico's Retail Services, Inc; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chico’s is seeking a Senior Technical Designer to ensure product fit, appearance, and construction standards across assigned areas. This role may lead a team and works with Design and Merchandising to evolve processes and improve overall garment quality.

Responsibilities include leading weekly fit sessions, directing specs and construction methods, and coaching team members to uphold brand integrity and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in fashion design or equivalent; seven+ years in apparel production preferred.
• Strong patternmaking, garment construction and production timeline knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads fit sessions with designers and merchants to translate fit and aesthetics.
• Provides technical direction on specs, construction methods and techniques.
• Maintains fit consistency and applies standard grading rules.
• Executes tech packs from development to pre-product for departments.
• Meets Product Lifecycle Calendar dates for development and approvals.
• Collaborates with vendors to resolve fit, quality and timeline issues.
• Represents technical design in cross-functional team meetings; mentors staff.

Skills

Patternmaking

Garment construction

Quality standards

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in fashion design or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

FLEX PLM

Optitex

Job description

Chico’s is seeking a Senior Technical Designer to ensure product fit, appearance, and construction standards across assigned areas. This role may lead a team and works with Design and Merchandising to evolve processes and improve overall garment quality.

Responsibilities include leading weekly fit sessions, directing specs and construction methods, and coaching team members to uphold brand integrity and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.