Sr Tech Designer, Denim-Lane Bryant

Brand Overview:

The most recognized names in the plus-size market with a passion for women, Lane Bryant and Cacique believe in supporting and empowering all women. Famous for our fashion with solutions and technology-driven intimates, we are a leader in the field. We proudly serve curvy women nationwide in over 700 stores and at lanebryant.com.114 years after Lena Bryant started us on this journey (even before women had the right to vote), here we stand, as a woman-founded, woman-led brand. Lena was not just a pioneer in fit and fashion, but she held true to decency standards as well, paying her female employees a fair wage and offering health benefits, too.More than anything, Lena Bryant didn't believe in don't, can't, won't or no. When she hit a barrier she either knocked it down or she found a way around it. Following in those footsteps, today we start with do, can and will. We believe in yes. We knock down barriers or find our way around them. We are here because of her. She was, and continues to be, an inspiration for us all. Lane Bryant's storied and illustrious past is what continues to drive us into the future. But today, This Is Lane.Show us you're the one we want and doors open everywhere: your dream job could be waiting for you (right now!) at our Columbus, Ohio brand headquarters, or in any of our stores nationwide.Ready to ? We currently have an opportunity for a Sr Tech Designer, Denim-Lane Bryant to join our team located at our LB NYC Design Off-LaneBryant-New York, NY 10011.

Position Overview:

Senior Technical Designer, Denim

Executes the consistent fit of garments across all product categories in support of continued customer loyalty as the leading plus size retailer in the industry.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITES:

Executes Fit & Construction

• Translates the design concept developed by Design/Merchandising into specification packages which detail garment measurements, design features and construction requirements. Communicates with the vendors for production of brand right counter samples.
• Evaluates samples for fit, measurement, construction, pattern shaping and functionality to insure fit and proper styling. Has authority to accept or reject fit samples.
• Provides technical direction, internally and externally, on corrective actions needed to bring samples to brand fit standards. Utilizes written comments, sketches, photos or pattern making as needed to communicate. Shares information cross divisionally to insure continuous implementation of best practices.
• Issues grading guidelines to vendors after fit approval. Understands the issues, resolves problems, uses experience and knowledge to generate solutions and/or alternatives to insure fit consistency and customer satisfaction. When applicable, will assist the other operating divisions with solving garment construction and/or fit issues.
• Involves partners (Design/Merchandising) in the resolution of problems, as necessary; informing them of vendor’s capabilities to meet technical design standards.

Executes Communication

• Provides technical design information to buyers and design to insure all partners are up to date and product is meeting deadlines.
• Trains new associates in the technical design responsibilities and the fit approval process.

Proactively utilizes any available communication tool to convey

• technical issues/ requirements to vendors and to improve the technical design process.
• Translates technical information into lay terms for non-technical staff and non-domestic vendors.

Work Experience and education requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in a technical design position in specialty retailing or manufacturing.
• Must possess experience with denim.
• Working knowledge of patternmaking, garment construction, extensive exposure to garment manufacturing.
• Computer Literate. Preferred experience with PDM/PLM or other software based specification system.
• Has demonstrated the ability to develop associate(s) broader responsibilities and is recognized by peers as a leader, trainer and someone to emulate.
• Recognized as possessing exceptional cross-functional teamwork skills.
• College Degree emphasizing Technical Design and/or Engineering, Textiles & Clothing.

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Location:

LB NYC Design Off-LaneBryant-New York, NY 10011

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified people at all levels. It is our policy in all employment decisions to ensure that all associates and potential associates are evaluated on the basis of qualifications and ability without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification under applicable law. We do not discriminate in any of our employment policies and practices. All associates are expected to follow these principles in all relationships with other associates, applicants, or others with whom we do business.

The Company welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the application process.

Note to Applicants: Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of the Company unless designated smoking areas have been established by a particular location in accordance with applicable law.

Note to Rhode Island Applicants: The Company is subject to Chapters 29 - 38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island, and is therefore covered by the state’s workers’ compensation law.