Technical Designer Associate: Fit & Specs to Tech Packs

Chico's FAS, Inc.; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chico's FAS, Inc. in Fort Myers, FL, is seeking a fit and technical specifications specialist to uphold consistency of fit and quality across assigned garment styles. You will work with design and tech leaders to broaden technical knowledge and elevate product quality.

The role requires 3+ years in apparel, strong communication, and a solid understanding of garment manufacturing, fit, balance, and fabric performance. Regular/full time, on-site at Corporate FAS Retail Services in Fort Myers.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree required; Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in the apparel industry is required.
• Detail oriented with ability to drive to completion with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of garment manufacturing process is required.
• Good understanding of fit, balance and garment construction, fabrics and fabric performance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Share required.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is required.
• Working knowledge of Web based applications, i.e. FLEM 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).

Responsibilities

• Participates in and may lead weekly fit sessions. Collaborates with designers and merchants to translate fit and aesthetic details.
• Makes recommendations in collaboration with peer teams and supervisor on specs, pattern, construction methods to improve fit, balance, and quality.
• Executes tech packs from Development to PP of assigned garments and additional product classifications as directed.
• Communicates with vendors regarding fit, specs, grading issues and construction; maintains records of reports and communications.
• Organizes and prioritizes daily workload of assigned product lines to meet deadlines.
• Supports Senior Technical Designers and Technical Designers in measuring and prepping for fit.
• Supports Tech leaders in completing departmental goals.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Associate Degree in Fashion or related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

FLEM PLM or comparable software

Optitex / CLO / Brozzwear pattern software

Job description

Chico's FAS, Inc. in Fort Myers, FL, is seeking a fit and technical specifications specialist to uphold consistency of fit and quality across assigned garment styles. You will work with design and tech leaders to broaden technical knowledge and elevate product quality.

The role requires 3+ years in apparel, strong communication, and a solid understanding of garment manufacturing, fit, balance, and fabric performance. Regular/full time, on-site at Corporate FAS Retail Services in Fort Myers.