Technical Designer

Discovery is at the core of everything we do - whether it's a great value, incredible style, or building long-lasting partnerships with people around the world. That's what makes TJX different. You can find it all across our brands: TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra, and Homesense. Every one of our brands has one thing in common: environments that are always changing. That's just how we like it. Every day is an opportunity to discover something new about our business, our partnerships, and even about yourself. Come discover what different can mean for you.

Posting Notes: [[customString13]] Framingham MA [[customString12]]

Contract Technical Designer

M-F- 9AM-5PM

Position will sit locally in Framingham, MA

Hybrid Schedule

Works together with Technical Designer/Sr. Technical Designer to develop and manage technical aspects of apparel product category from original design concept to final production approval process. This role collaborates with Sr. Technical designer and cross-functional teams to ensures approval of fits and production samples with constant focus and emphasis on design aesthetics, quality, and value. Develops strong working relationships with internal and external counterparts.

Essential Functions:

• Works closely with lead Sr. TD/TD Designer to understand daily priorities and responsibilities, manage and prioritize workload to help meet development and production deadlines.

• Monitors and tracks all samples, as well as updates internal fit tracking reports.

• Maintains daily correspondence with internal teams and overseas vendors

• Coordinates fit schedule with PD/Design Team

• Prepare samples for fitting by measuring and reviewing overall appearance, construction against technical specifications

• Assist in live fit sessions with cross-functional team in attendance and taking clear notes to update technical specs

• Provides recommendations on how to improve fit, construction, and quality of garment, following company's standards and regulation

• Communicates technical fit comments to agents/vendors via written comments, visual images, construction sketches, provides accurate grading, pattern adjustments. Must be able to illustrate corrections through digital photos and sketches.

• Approves fits/PP and TOP specification for bulk production.

• Lead the development and fit approval process of a category/sub category under the mentorship of the Sr.Technical Designer

• Assist TD Team to establish quality control standards

• Assist with general daily task management based on need within the Technical Division

Qualifications:

• Degree in fashion, technical design, or a related interest.

• Relevant Experience or Prior Internship in Fashion industry, preferred

• Understanding of garment construction and basic patternmaking, preferred

• Excellent PC skills, including Microsoft Office Word/Excel, Illustrator, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, preferred

• Strong verbal & written Communication skills with the ability to take on initiatives

• Ability to multi-task, proactively trouble shoot, problem solve, and effectively influence

• Strong detail orientation, self-motivated teammate with outstanding interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team

• Able to adapt to a fast pace constantly evolving environment

Discover Different at TJX means opportunity, teamwork, and career growth. That's why working here is so much more than a job. When you're a part of our TJX family, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit group of people that work together to deliver the best value and style in the business. Our inventory is always changing and our approach is continually evolving, which means every day is another chance to Discover Different.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

Posting Notes: [[customString13]] Framingham MA [[customString12]]