Technical Designer, Woven Tops (WHBM)

White-House-Black-Marke; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

KnitWell Group is seeking a seasoned technical designer/fit specialist for White House Black Market. The role drives fit accuracy, construction quality, and process optimization across multiple brands, partnering with designers, developers, and vendors to deliver consistent product integrity.

Responsibilities include leading weekly fit sessions, creating precise tech packs, and ensuring deadlines align with the Product Lifecycle Calendar, while coaching junior teammates as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred in Fashion Design or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in apparel industry including patternmaking with full knowledge of production timeline.
• Detail oriented with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of garment manufacturing process, fit, balance, pattern and fabric performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly fit sessions and collaborate with designers and merchandisers to translate fit and aesthetic details.
• Recommend improvements on specs, construction methods, and techniques to enhance fit and quality.
• Maintain fit consistency and apply standard grade rules to each garment.
• Manage tech packs from Development to PP and ensure Product Lifecycle Calendar dates are met.

Skills

Patternmaking

Garment construction

Fit development

Communication

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

FLEX PLM

2D/3D pattern software

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

FLEX PLM

Optitex

CLO

Brozwear

Job description

About us

Built on the foundation of fashion’s most iconic color contrast – White + Black – WHBM inspires independent women to embrace their power and femininity through modern yet timeless styles. We’re proud to be a place for passionate people to learn, grow, and build empowered careers.

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. 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. Participates in meeting departmental goals. Ensures Brand integrity throughout fit development process while keeping customer in mind.

Functional Responsibilities

Leads weekly fit sessions. Collaborate with designers and merchants to translate fit and aesthetic details. Makes appropriate recommendations in collaboration with peer teams and supervisor 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 Approval. Attends weekly cross functional team meetings rising-up any issues that pertain to vendor, quality, and/or timeline concerns. Communicates to vendor partners on daily basis to maintain deadlines and problem solve fit and/or quality issues. Supports Senior Technical Designer, Manager and/or Director on department goals and department process updates. 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. This position may be found in multiple brands. Some duties may vary.

QUALIFICATIONS

Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred. Preferably in Fashion Design or related field 5+ years of 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 Excellent time management 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

Location

#LI-SK Location: Corporate FAS Retail Services - Fort Myers, FL 33928 Position Type: Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail]. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.

KnitWell Group Overview

KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, Chico's, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful. Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good.

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