Senior Technical Designer: Lead Fit & Quality

White-House-Black-Marke; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KnitWell Group, owner of White House Black Market, seeks a seasoned Technical Designer to ensure fit, appearance, and construction across Fort Myers products. The role may lead a team and collaborates with design and merchandising to elevate product quality.

Responsibilities include managing tech packs, attending cross-functional meetings, and mentoring associates. Strong garment construction knowledge and PLM proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; in Fashion Design a plus
• 7+ years’ experience in the apparel industry including patternmaking with knowledge of total production timeline
• Detail oriented with ability to drive to completion with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of garment manufacturing process required
• Good understanding of fit, balance, pattern, and garment construction, fabrics and fabric performance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Effective team building skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• Working knowledge of FLEX PLM or comparable software
• Entrepreneurial spirit and passion for apparel business and ability to work in a team
• Knowledge of pattern software preferred (2D/3D, Optitex, CLO, Brozwear)

Responsibilities

• Leads weekly fit sessions and coordinates with designers/merchants
• Provides technical direction on specs, pattern, construction methods to improve fit and quality
• Executes tech packs from Development to PP for assigned departments
• Ensures Product Lifecycle Calendar dates are met for Development and Fit Approvals
• Resolves problems with fit process with vendors
• Attends cross-functional meetings addressing vendor, quality, and timeline concerns
• May train new associates in technical design responsibilities
• May coach team and implement process improvements
• Leads team by communicating expectations and empowering members
• Duties may vary across departments

Skills

Patternmaking

Fit quality

Garment construction

Communication

Problem solving

Team leadership

MS Office

Adobe Suite

PLM

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Fashion Design background a plus

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

FLEX PLM

Optitex

CLO

Brozwear

Job description

KnitWell Group, owner of White House Black Market, seeks a seasoned Technical Designer to ensure fit, appearance, and construction across Fort Myers products. The role may lead a team and collaborates with design and merchandising to elevate product quality.

Responsibilities include managing tech packs, attending cross-functional meetings, and mentoring associates. Strong garment construction knowledge and PLM proficiency are required.