Good American is the first fully inclusive fashion brand that celebrates all dimensions of female power. Offering quality style and substance in every size 00-32 we are committed to challenging industry norms by empowering all women to feel sexy and confident no matter their size or shape. The brand was launched in October 2016 by Emma Grede and Khloé Kardashian to empower all women to celebrate their bodies with confidence by offering high-quality designs in all sizes. What started as the largest denim launch in history has evolved into an iconic and inclusive fashion line of denim ready-to-wear swim and accessories.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Tech Designer Denim to join our apparel design team. The Tech Design Manager will be responsible for managing the technical design process for our apparel products ensuring that they meet quality standards fit specifications and design requirements.
Responsibilities :
- Responsibilities :
- Responsible for fit construction quality and consistency of 5 pkt denim and fashion denim / wovens
- Work closely with Technical Team Designers and Product Development on fit issues from development to bulk approvals
- Manage and facilitate fit sessions independently with fit models.
- Knowledge and ability to lead fittings and make decisions independently
- Maintain and enters specs and fit comments in excel and PLM system.
- Write fit comments with specs and fit corrections. Work with Director / Senior Manager on correcting patterns when needed
- Maintain fit trackers from development to bulk approval
- Required Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in a related field
- 5 years in technical design
- Must have some denim experience.
- Strong computer skills including Adobe Illustrator MS Word and Excel
- Comprehensive knowledge of fit balance pattern grading garment construction / production fabrics fabric performance
- Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing with all levels of management
- Meets deadlines prioritize appropriately copes well with change and maintains composure under pressure
- Is accountable for results approaches obstacles proactively and looks for ways to resolve problems and issues while delivering results
- Ability to reprioritize projects
- Independent self-motivated team player
Qualifications :
Bachelors degree in Fashion Design Apparel Design Textile Engineering or related field.7 years ofexperienceProven experience in technical design for apparel products with a focus on fit construction and quality.Strong knowledge of garment construction patternmaking and fit requirements.Experience with technical design software and tools (e.g. Adobe Illustrator Gerber Technology).Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.Leadership skills to manage a team of technical designers and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.Preferred Qualifications :
Experience working in the apparel industry preferably in a managerial or leadership role.Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to apparel technical design.Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) software for apparel design and development.Please note that this role requires to be onsite four days a week.
At Good American we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace drives innovation and success. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued respected and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage individuals of all races gender identities ages religions sexual orientations abilities and veteran statuses to apply.
WE ARE B CORP CERTIFIED!
As our business has grown so has our responsibility to our community our planet and our operations. Being B Corp certified means we will continue to prioritize people and the planet alongside profit.
Required Experience :
Senior IC
Key Skills
Project Management Methodology,Program Management,SOAP,Agile,Oracle EBS,Apache Pig,Adobe Experience Manager,Jira,Release Management,Scrum,SAS,SDLC
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1