Associate Technical Designer

LOCATION: Eden Prairie, MN

DEPARTMENT: Merchandising

REPORTS TO: Senior Director, Product Development

Job Title: Associate Technical Designer

The Associate Technical Designer participates in fit sessions and works with the Product Development team to achieve desired garment fit. Measures and evaluates samples to ensure vendors meet brand fit specifications. Communicates the pattern and fit changes to vendors and maintains the garments specification database. Responsible for managing quality assurance throughout the product life cycle to meet Christopher & Banks quality standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitates fit sessions and works with the Product Managers to achieve desired garment fit and aesthetic

• Ensures consistent fit for assigned product categories

• Measures and evaluates samples to ensure vendors meet company fit specifications and construction standards

• Ensure grading of each style is correct and follows the company's standards

• Evaluate samples on fit model and/or dress form to ensure proper maintaining the brands fit

• Anticipate and participate in resolution of pre-production and production problems while in the fit process

• Manage quality standards in collaboration with the internal and external business partners to ensure the policies and requirements are followed, providing technical expertise where needed

• Hold vendors accountable to minimum construction standards established for brand

• Communicates the pattern and fit changes to vendors and maintains the garment specifications database

• Collaborates with Product Development team to ensure development sample requests are sent to vendors with correct specification requests

• Communicate professionally in a clear, accurate, and timely manner with all partners

• Have a can-do attitude with a high-level of collaboration with internal partners to drive results

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design, Textiles, or related field or equivalent experience

• Minimum 3 years of Technical Design experience in the woman's apparel industry

• Demonstrate knowledge of pattern development and sewing processes as they pertain to garment production and labor constraints

• Thorough understanding of fit as it relates to pattern changes

• Strong attention to detail with a focus on maintaining quality standards

• Knowledge of supply chain and global business process orientation, including knowledge of textile and apparel development, manufacturing, and performance

• Strong understanding of quality assurance testing protocols and industry standards for lab tests and ability to make judgments and risk assessments based on the test and fabric specifications

• Ability to handle complex troubleshooting with regards to textile performance and manufacturing issues and provide effective direction to factories

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

• Proficient with drawing tools

• Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management software

• In order to ensure service levels, it is essential that the individual in this role be able to work a regular and reliable schedule as provided by management.

• It is essential that the duties of this role be performed on-site at IVMedia's facility.

• The duties of this role require frequent travel, including by air, up to 20%

CAREER PATH

IV Media is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of sex/gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, or other protected characteristics as defined by state, federal, or local law.

The individual in this role must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation. In the event that an applicant or employee wishes to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact IV Media's Human Resources department for further direction.

This job description is intended to convey the general nature and scope of the position and not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed, and iMedia management reserves the right to amend the duties and responsibilities of this role at any time to meet business needs.