Sr Technical Designer, Knits (WHBM)

Chicos; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Chico’s FAS, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technical Designer to ensure brand quality fit, appearance, and construction standards for assigned product areas. This role may lead a team and works with the Technical Design leader to evolve processes while maintaining brand integrity.

You will run weekly fit sessions, direct specs and tech packs from development to PP, coordinate with designers, merchandisers, and vendors, and train staff as needed to uphold timelines and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; Fashion Design a plus.
• 7+ years’ apparel industry experience including patternmaking with full 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.
• Effective team building skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite required.
• Working knowledge of FLEX PLM or comparable software required.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and passion for apparel business; ability to work as a team.
• Knowledge of pattern software preferred (2D/3D, Optitex, CLO, Brozwear).

Responsibilities

• Leads weekly fit sessions and collaborates with designers and merchants.
• Provides technical direction on specs, pattern, and construction methods to improve fit and quality.
• Maintains fit consistency and applies standard grade rules.
• Executes tech packs from Development to PP for assigned departments.
• Ensures Product Lifecycle Calendar dates are met for Development and Garment Fit Approvals.
• Resolves problems in the fit process with vendors as needed.
• Attends weekly cross-functional meetings to raise issues related to vendor, quality, timeline.
• Works with Technical Design leaders to evolve processes and elevate product quality.
• May train new associates and coach team members on process improvements.
• Leads a team by communicating expectations, guiding performance, and empowering the team.

Skills

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Team building

Entrepreneurial spirit

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Fashion Design degree a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

FLEX PLM

Pattern software (2D/3D)

Optitex

CLO

Brozwear

Job description

Job Description

Posted Friday, July 17, 2026 at 4:00 AM

With approximately 1,300 boutiques and outlets throughout the U.S., as well as an online presence for each of our brands, it takes sophisticated technology, resources and infrastructure to ensure the continued success of our businesses. From finance and accounting to technology and merchandising careers, we have diverse opportunities available for talented professionals to join our team of nearly 16,000 associates who share our commitment to excellence.

Position Objective

This position is primarily responsible for ensuring that Brand quality fit, desired appearance, and quality construction standards are met and maintained for assigned product area. This position may lead a team of Technical Designers. Works closely with Technical Design leader to enhance and evolve processes and procedures as business evolves; broaden technical knowledge and expertise, while continually striving to elevate the quality of the product. Participants in meeting departmental goals. Ensures brand integrity through consistency of fit, keeping the customer top of mind.

Functional Responsibilities

• Leads weekly fit sessions. Collaborates with designers and merchants to translate fit and aesthetic details.
• Provides technical direction, in collaboration with peer teams, supervisor and vendor on matters pertaining to specs, pattern, construction methods and techniques to improve fit, balance, and overall quality of the garment.
• Maintains fit consistency for product area. Ensure standard grade rules are applied to each garment.
• Executes tech packs from Development to PP of assigned departments and additional product classifications as directed.
• Ensures Product Lifecycle Calendar dates are met for Development and Garment Fit Approvals.
• Anticipates and resolves any problems with the fit process.Partners with vendors in the resolution of problems as necessary.
• Attends weekly cross functional team meetings raising up any issues that pertain to vendor, quality, and/or timeline concerns.
• Works closely with Technical Design leaders to enhance and evolve processes and procedures, as business evolves, while driving to elevate the quality of the product.
• May train new associates in the technical design responsibilities and process cycle.
• May coach team members by evaluating team process on a regular basis, recommend and implement improvements, as needed.
• Partners with vendors in the resolution of problems as necessary to maintain standards and timelines.
• May execute tech packs from Development to PP of assigned departments and additional product classifications as directed.
• Values individuality and the diverse talents of their team. Leads the team by communicating expectations, providing guidance, delivering feedback, and empowering the team to be their best.

This position may be found in multiple departments.Some duties may vary.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; in Fashion Design a plus
• 7+ years’ experience in the apparel Industry including patternmaking experience with full 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
• Effective team building skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative suite required
• Working knowledge of Web based applications, i.e. FLEX PLM or comparable software required
• Entrepreneurial spirit and passion for apparel business and ability to work effectively as a team player
• Knowledge of pattern software preferred (2D/3D, Optitex, CLO, Brozwear)

#LI-SK

Chico’s FAS, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military service, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.