Senior Product Technician, Apparel Fit & Tech

Ross Stores

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 105,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee stock purchase plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

Ross Stores is seeking a Product Technician for Men's to manage the product review process, provide technical guidance, and ensure alignment with the Merchant aesthetic vision from fit to tech pack. Lead reviews, train associates, and own key projects across Merchants and PTS.

The role requires 5+ years of technical design or related experience, deep knowledge of fit and production, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Product Development/Management, or Technical Design preferred, or certification with equivalent experience
5+ years of technical design, product development, production management or equivalent experience
Ability to train & mentor as required
Experience in leading fit sessions with fit model as needed and the ability to communicate corrections and understand cost implications
In depth knowledge of fit, materials, construction, patterns and production
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Lead a product review process and providing technical suggestions to ensure the product is consistent with Merchant vison.
Train and share technical expertise with Associate Product Technicians (APTs) and peers within PTS.
Own periodic activities including Merchant training and PTS projects.
Conduct technical product reviews for designated categories to ensure Merchant's vision is achieved; oversee fit, input comments into the Sample Tool and send corrections to the vendor.
Coach vendors on improvements needed based on recurring issues and advise when sample procedures and processes are not followed.
Track sample status and run reporting for vendors and Merchants to ensure product is reviewed in time to meet ship/cancel date.
Collaborate with department leaders on project work to improve technical fit quality and make recommendations for changes.
Oversee the fit, quality and construction of product throughout lifecycle: From inspiration to tech pack creation development, and through Top of Production sample review.
Ensure product integrity by owning consistent size and fit standards, grade rules, construction standards, quality standards, blocks and tech pack templates.
Partner with Merchant and Sourcing teams on product direction and fit intent; develop tech packs with clear garment construction and fit direction to vendors and/or review vendor submissions.
Anticipate potential problems and risks, generate ideas and solutions.
Encourage innovation and evolve work process for efficiencies and effectiveness.
Establish strong relationships with Merchants, PTS, Sample Team and other Key Business Partners.
Proactively problem solve issues and offer a range of solutions to partners.
Gain alignment and influence decisions within PTS and with Merchant Partners.
Flex communication depending on audience to ensure clear understanding.
Keep manager informed of important matters and problems.
Mentor and guide APTs to foster their skill development.
Create and update training materials for PTS internal training and Merchant training as directed by manager.
Engage in ongoing self-development to improve technical knowledge and keep skills current.