Ariat International San Leandro , CA 94579
Posted 3 weeks ago
About the Role
The Sr. Technical Designer is responsible for the on-time development of denim and non-denim bottoms, ensuring products meet company standards for aesthetic, fit, cost, and quality. Work with the Design, Product Development, and Technical Design teams, whose responsibilities include managing the successful launch of all new products. This position includes responsibilities ranging from technical design and fit management to building products that meet company gross margin objectives and achieving deliverables during the go-to-market cycle.
You'll Make a Difference By
sketches.
for new fits, and craft new construction techniques.
Be responsible for fit consistency and monitoring factory utilization of blocks.
Managing commercialization process: track samples, schedule fitting, review, and measure
prototypes/sales samples for workmanship, construction, fit, and production feasibility, and
communicate with cross-functional teams and factories.
prototype through production.
Monitoring and managing product development timelines to meet the department's goals.
Maintaining the accuracy of product specs and fit comments throughout the pre-production
process.
Striving for continual improvement that drives product and process enhancements.
Mentoring and communicating processes, procedures, and technical skills to the Tech Design
assistant.
Collaborating with business partners to gain clear direction and consensus of fit intent.
Fostering an open communication and team environment with all business partners.
Performing these and other duties as assigned.
About You
Development.
methods and grading.
clothing on the target body.
Able to proactively troubleshoot and utilize strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrate a solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and product development lifecycle.
Drive for continual improvement and innovation; sponsor newness
Proven track record for cultivating strong relationships with key stakeholders, resulting in high
customer satisfaction.
Self-motivated and can work in a fast-paced, result-oriented team environment.
Exceptional written, oral, and face-to-face communication skills.
Detail oriented with outstanding follow-through.
Ability to prioritize work, handle multiple tasks, and work independently under supervision.
Fast acting and capable of adapting quickly to change.
Proficient use of Adobe Illustrator, MS Office, Word, and Excel; Knowledge of PLM and
patternmaking systems (Accumark) is a plus.
About Ariat
Ariat is an innovative, outdoor global brand with roots in equestrian performance. We develop high quality footwear and apparel for people who ride, work and play outdoors, and care about performance, quality, comfort, and style.
The salary range for this position is $95,000 to $105,000 per year.
The salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data for geographic locations. Ariat in good faith believes that this posted compensation range is accurate for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.
Ariat's holistic benefits package for full-time team members includes (but is not limited to):
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
Expanded wellness and mental health benefits
Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid volunteer days
401(k) with company match
Bonus incentive plans
Team member discount on Ariat merchandise
Note: Availability of benefits may be subject to location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. Ariat reserves the right to alter these benefits in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.
Please note that Ariat does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agreement, Ariat will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter/agency placement fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed Agreement, Ariat explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Ariat.
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