Senior Technical Designer – Men’s Wovens & Knits

Gap Inc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount 50%

Competitive Paid Time Off

Volunteer hours

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Gap Inc. is seeking a design-focused leader to maintain and execute aesthetics through consistent fit and construction aligned with customer needs.

You will collaborate with cross-functional partners and vendors, translating concepts into specifications for costing and prototypes by leveraging fit camps. You will guide global sourcing teams to expand vendor capabilities, troubleshoot fit issues, and ensure high-quality outcomes that meet business goals.

Qualifications

• Significant technical design experience with fabric and garment construction, pattern/blocks and manufacturing processes.
• Establish and maintain an effective industry network, regularly benchmarking and actively participating in industry association working committees.
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of design, merchandising, and product development priorities.
• Prior experience working in an apparel retail company.
• Ability to assess relatively complex situations and analyze data to make judgments and recommend solutions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development of pattern blocks to achieve optimal and consistent fit.
• Manage the development and maintenance of tech packs throughout the line creation process.
• Provide guidance on vendor readiness and fit empowerment.
• Responsible for quality of services and advice in meeting business partner needs.
• Responsible for end results of team and shares responsibility over resources, budget and adherence to policies.

Skills

Fabric & garment design

Industry networking

Design & product development

Apparel retail experience

Data analysis

Job description

Gap Inc. is seeking a design-focused leader to maintain and execute aesthetics through consistent fit and construction aligned with customer needs.

You will collaborate with cross-functional partners and vendors, translating concepts into specifications for costing and prototypes by leveraging fit camps. You will guide global sourcing teams to expand vendor capabilities, troubleshoot fit issues, and ensure high-quality outcomes that meet business goals.