Director of Technical Design
The Director of Technical Design is responsible for ensuring that brand quality fit, desired appearance, and quality construction standards are met and maintained. This position will lead a team of Technical Designers. Works closely with cross functional team 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. Ensures brand integrity through consistency of fit, keeping the customer top of mind. The Director of Technical design reports to the Sr. Director of Sourcing, Technical Design & Sustainability. This is an onsite role working from our HQ in Miami, Florida. Relocation assistance is available.
Coach and develop team members by setting strategy and monitoring progress towards goals.
Manage the Technical Design team members to enhance and evolve processes and procedures, as business evolves, while driving to elevate the quality of the product.
Schedule and lead weekly fit sessions. Collaborate with designers and merchants to translate fit and aesthetic details.
Direct a team that creates and maintains tech packs including garment construction, graded measurement charts, fit comments, and pattern corrections
Provides technical direction, in collaboration with TD team members, design team, PD team and vendor on matters pertaining to specs, patterns, construction methods and techniques to improve fit, balance, and overall quality of the garment.
Identify potential production, quality, costing issues and make appropriate recommendations while maintaining design and fit intent
Maintains fit consistency and ensures standard grade rules are applied to each garment.
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.
10+ years of pattern making / block development, grading and technical design experience
8+ years of managing a Technical Design team
Strong knowledge of garment construction standards and manufacturing process
Extensive knowledge fit, balance, garment construction, fabrics, and fabric performance
Experience required in development and use of blocks
Detail oriented with ability to drive to completion with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent time management skills
Advanced knowledge of Web based applications, i.e. FLEX PLM or comparable software required
Experience of 3D software a plus
An inviting, energetic environment that embodies our female-founded, entrepreneurial mentality
Seasoned industry leadership committed to your professional development in the fashion retail industry
Competitive pay, health & retirement benefits, and a generous employee discount
For over 28 years, Eberjey has created a space where you can feel truly yourself. A state of mind where the outside world fades and your inner voice reigns. This is the essence of living an authentic life. And it's more important than ever. When the brand was founded in 1996, the lingerie market was dominated by designs that focused more on capturing the male gaze than on the women wearing them. Eberjey introduced comfortable styles women could feel confident in, and soon after created the iconic Gisele PJ's that launched the brand to the next level.
With a fast-growing DTC business, five retail locations, and wholesale partners worldwide, we believe in bringing comfort and joy home to as many people as we can. Join us on our journey as we continue to create styles and spaces that encourage softness, ease, confidence, and total authenticity. Eberjey is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
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