Lead Technical Designer

Lead Technical Designer $48.00 / hr Onsite : Beaverton, OR 8 month contract starting 11 / 10

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

The Global Football Chassis team develops seasonal silhouettes that are adopted by our licensed partners to perform on a global stage. The Lead Technical Designer will collaborate with Design, Product Management, Product Creation Center (Asia), materials and manufacturing to effectively execute on product development & fit goals deliverables. You will report to the Senior Manager of the Global Football Chassis Team.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Lead Technical Designer will create and revise Tech Packs for complex assigned styles & ensure all appropriate documentation is maintained including product specs & prototype notes. In addition, the Lead Technical Designer will drive and execute fit and construction standards for a team or product group to ensure consistency. You will track and facilitate prototyping for styles; identify and address key issues and challenges in construction / manufacturing and plan accordingly to deliver proven and tested product. You will monitor and communicate progress and challenges throughout the product testing process to meet product integrity requirements. We are looking for someone who is self-aware, embraces change, communicates effectively, prioritizes accountability from themselves and their team, values and respects the opinions of their teammates and embraces the diversity of people, ideas, and cultures.

The Lead Technical Designer keeps abreast of market trends, team goals, new technologies and consumer needs throughout the development process and engages appropriately to ensure projects are completed within corporate guidelines and goals for all facets of product creation.

• Bachelor's degree in technical design, textile science or related field. Additional product creation experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 8+ years technical design experience in the apparel industry, which includes the apparel development process from inception through production including pattern making, grading, construction, materials, costing, manufacturing and quality.
• Strong problem solving, organization and communication skills.
• Experience interpreting design intent, offering alternative solutions & acting as a technical resource.
• Expert in writing product specs and construction standards instructions.
• Proficient working with factory vendors to ensure and improve manufacturability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Confidently uses Adobe Illustrator, CAD Pattern Design software (Optitex) and 3D software (Clo / Browzwear) highly desired.
• Proficiency with MS Office programs.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time (domestic and international).

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

You will be responsible for the fit and construction from initial concept through to production of assigned styles / product on the Global Football Chassis team spanning Men / Women / Youth. You'll work with Design, Product Management, Material Development and the PCC on tailoring the product to the specific consumer and athletes' needs. You will :