Technical Design Lead - Apparel Fit & Innovation

DICK'S Sporting Goods; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DICK’S Sporting Goods in the United States seeks a Manager of Technical Design who will own the long term vision for fit, construction, and garment specs across designated categories. You will translate design concepts into technical fit packages, collaborate with Design, Product Management, Sourcing, and Merchandising to drive best-in-class product.

The ideal candidate has a passion for apparel tech, extensive experience in multi-category product development, and proven leadership of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Apparel, Construction or Textiles, or equivalent industry experience
• 10 - 15 Years of Experience - Minimum of 10 years of multi-category industry experience
• 3+ years’ experience managing people

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical fit expert across the Product Development and Merchant Teams. Ensure to share best practices and industry standards or trends in the areas of fit, construction, patternmaking and wear testing.
• Own the creation and adoption of department wide strategic initiatives, including the use of new technology platforms to ensure the most accurate fit in alignment with each brands standards.
• Lead technical design process for a specific brand/category including design intent, product integrity, fit, construction, manufacturing, costs and on-time delivery.
• Travel internationally to perform fittings with business partners on-site; train business partners in technical design processes and procedures; onboard international business partners with training manuals, general guidelines to sample development and become a point person to answer questions
• Provide guidance, support and insight on measurement specifications and product history to engineer costs in development in milestone development meetings and fit sessions. Provide insight and direction as needed to ensure best in class fit can be delivered
• Regularly review block patterns, specifications and grading to ensure relevancy in the marketplace and the end consumer. Support block development & block training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Apparel, Construction or Textiles, or equivalent industry experience

Job description

DICK’S Sporting Goods in the United States seeks a Manager of Technical Design who will own the long term vision for fit, construction, and garment specs across designated categories. You will translate design concepts into technical fit packages, collaborate with Design, Product Management, Sourcing, and Merchandising to drive best-in-class product.

The ideal candidate has a passion for apparel tech, extensive experience in multi-category product development, and proven leadership of