Technical Designer

Kohl's; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & vacation

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Employee discount

Job summary

Kohl’s Design Office in New York seeks a Technical Designer to develop technical specifications for Kohl’s Proprietary Brands, ensuring brand ID and grading standards are met. You will collaborate with Product Integrity, vendors, and suppliers through PLM, review samples for improvements, and guide new hires while maintaining accurate documentation.

Onsite Monday–Thursday with Friday remote, joining a fast-paced team focused on quality, fit and market competitiveness.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Technical Design, Fashion Design, Pattern Making, Manufacturing or related industries.
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Manufacturing or a related field of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate technical specifications aligning with Kohl’s brand ID, minimum construction standards, tolerances and grading requirements.
• Collaborate with Product Integrity to ensure products meet performance testing protocols and requirements.
• Conduct benchmarking and remain current on market trends and competition, providing recommendations based on insights.
• Apply industry knowledge to resolve fit and production issues, fostering supplier and peer relationships.
• Demonstrate proficiency in grading and consistency management, aligning with Technical Design Leadership and suppliers to implement changes.
• Prepare for the Seasonal Sample Fit Benchmark by reviewing samples and presenting hypotheses for product improvements.
• Guide new hires on Kohl’s processes and procedures.
• Communicate technical specifications and collaborate with Vendors via PLM during product development.
• Communicate sample corrections clearly to Vendors through written summaries, sketches and photos.
• Support vendor onboarding and Certified Technical Designer training.
• Additional tasks may be assigned.

Skills

Technical Design

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design or related field

Tools

PLM

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Role Specific Information

Job Description

About the Role

As Technical Designer, you will execute technical product specifications for multiple complex programs within Kohl’s Proprietary Brands.

What You’ll Do

• Develop accurate technical specifications aligning with Kohl’s brand ID, minimum construction standards, tolerances and grading requirements

• Collaborate with Product Integrity to ensure products meet performance testing protocols and requirements

• Conduct benchmarking and remain current on market trends and competition, providing recommendations based on insights

• Apply industry knowledge to resolve fit and production issues, fostering supplier and peer relationships

• Demonstrate proficiency in grading and consistency management, aligning with Technical Design Leadership and suppliers to implement changes

• Prepare for the Seasonal Sample Fit Benchmark by reviewing samples and presenting hypotheses for product improvements

• Guide new hires on Kohl’s processes and procedures

• Communicate technical specifications and collaborate with Vendors via PLM during product development

• Communicate sample corrections clearly to Vendors through written summaries, sketches and photos

• Support vendor onboarding and Certified Technical Designer training

• Additional tasks may be assigned

What Skills You Have

Required

• 5+ years of experience in Technical Design, Fashion Design, Pattern Making, Manufacturing or related industries

• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational skills

• Effective verbal and written communication abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Manufacturing or a related field of expertise

Preferred

• Experience using PLM and Adobe Illustrator or similar specification packages and sketching programs

• Knowledge of textiles, construction and pattern-making/grading

This role is based at our New York Design Office. You’ll work onsite from Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.

Essential Functions

The requirements listed below are representative of functions you will be required to perform, however you may be required to perform additional functions. Kohl’s may revise this job description from time to time. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.

• Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the “What You’ll Do” Section

• Ability to comply with dress code requirements

• Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation

• Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance and meet scheduling requirements as set by the company

• Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines

• Ability to give direction and to receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel

• Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others

• Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes

• Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs

• Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc.

• Ability to plan, prioritize and monitor activities across business units

• Ability to complete or oversee the completion of assigned projects in a timely manner

Pay Range: $90,600.00 - $153,100.00

Kohl’s offers a variety of benefits to associates depending on full-time/part-time status and work hours, including: WORK LIFE BALANCE (PTO, Vacation Buy Program, Parental Leave), HEALTH & WELLNESS (Medical, Dental, Vision and other short and long term disability programs, Emergency health and wellness programs such as Accident Protection Plans, Critical Illness Plans and more), SAVINGS & RETIREMENT BENEFITS (401k, Flexible Spending Accounts and associate discount programs with Kohl’s partners), INSURANCE PROGRAMS (Life Insurance for you, your family or your pet, as well as other protection programs), and LIFE EVENTS (Legal and adoption assistance benefits).