Technical Designer

Kontoor Brands

is a portfolio of three of the world’s most iconic lifestyle, outdoor and workwear brands : Wrangler®, Lee® and Helly Hansen®. Kontoor Brands is a purpose‑led organization focused on leveraging its global platform, strategic sourcing model and best‑in‑class supply chain to drive brand growth and deliver long‑term value for its stakeholders.

Technical Designer

We are looking for our next Technical Designer who is responsible for the complete technical development of pattern‑making and technical specifications from the onset of each seasonal development to finalization of sampling development. You will focus on your brand’s product category lines, supervising the on‑time adherence of functional task timelines in accordance with brand’s strategic Go‑to‑Market milestones and critical dates. Technical packages are built to meet or exceed predetermined gross margin and price targets. This team lead manages the communication and processes of all product specifications details to strictly meet the quality standards established in pattern, technical construction, and approved materials.

As the Technical Designer, you will collaborate with cross‑functional areas on all major finalization activities of pattern and all technical specifications into existing systems and tools for a complete and on‑time pass‑off to production partners.

Key Responsibilities

Manage own activities in providing technical expertise on product development in the areas of pre‑production pattern development, technical construction specification and materials finalization to ensure all pre‑production specifications are completed accurately and within specified timelines.

Work closely in tandem with Product Development team to ensure a complete, on‑time pass‑off to Production Technical Design team to enable next stage of production‑ready packages to field manufacturing, overseas offices, and vendor suppliers.

Execute Design / Merchandising product changes to Production Technical Design and / or Manufacturing in a timely manner to ensure accurate execution in bulk production. Manage up‑to‑date information and workflow in current tools and related systems.

Administer new and current fit blocks into pattern development alongside 3D pattern design and asset management, and with technical construction manual specifications. Apply and follow established standard operating procedures related to materials management (Bills of Materials), Labelling & Packaging manuals and Folding guides.

Serve as a problem‑solving technical resource to cross‑functional teams to proactively resolve pattern, construction, quality, finishing, findings, and systems issues in pre‑production stage. Escalate exception issues promptly to supervisors and / or related business partners.

Adopt new skills and training to facilitate implementation of new technology, systems and tools. Assist in identifying and deploying best practices within own unit and cross‑functionally.

Be responsible for personal training and development. Conduct self‑performance appraisal to review with direct supervisor.

Requirements

5+ years of extensive apparel manufacturing experience with extensive knowledge in pattern, technical product development processes and systems; product development or related manufacturing, sourcing, or operations areas.

5+ years of in‑depth technical knowledge in E2E product manufacturing processes.

Preferred experience in Jeanswear Bottoms or Tops product.

Bachelor’s Degree or higher preferred.

Self‑driven individual motivated to drive results and high performance.

Attention to detail and loves problem‑solving.

Solid organizational skills to prioritize, multitask and deliver to deadlines and drive optimal results.

High proficiency in systems – SAP, Illustrator and MS Office applications (SharePoint, Teams, Excel etc.).

Excellent communication and networking skills.

Why Kontoor Brands?

We offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle. Kontoor Brands supports you with a competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your and your family’s needs – now and in the future. We provide resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing, plus benefits like discounts on our apparel. Kontoor Brands also provides four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents, Flexible Fridays, and Tuition Reimbursement.

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