Technical Designer, Dresses - Lane Bryant Job at Ascena Retail Group, Inc.
Brand Overview:
ascena is a leading national specialty retailer offering apparel, shoes, and accessories for women through our brands Ann Taylor, LOFT, and Lou & Grey, Lane Bryant and Cacique. We operate ecommerce websites and over 1200 stores throughout the United States.
Ready to apply? We currently have an opportunity for a Technical Designer, Dresses - Lane Bryant to join our team located at our LB OH Corp Office-LaneBryant-New Albany, OH 43054.
Position Overview:
The Technical Designer 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.
Executes Fit & Construction-
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Translates the design concept into specification packages which detail garment measurements, design features and construction requirements to communicate to the vendor.
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Evaluates samples for fit, measurement, pattern shaping, and functionality to insure fit and proper styling.
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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.
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Takes ownership for final fit and styling partnering with Product Development/ Design/ Merchandising/Sourcing/Quality.
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Issues grading guidelines to vendors after fit approval.
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Anticipates and resolves any pre-production and production problems while in the fit process.
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Resolves problems, understands the issues, uses experience and knowledge to generate solutions and/or alternatives to insure consistency and customer satisfaction.
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Involves partners in the resolution of problems as necessary; informing them of vendor’s capabilities of meeting technical design standards.
Executes Communication-
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Provides technical design information to partners to insure all involved are up to date and product is meeting calendar driven deadlines.
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Proactively utilizes any available communication tool to convey technical issues/requirements to vendors and to improve the technical design process.
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Represents the voice of the customer for fit and garment construction in meetings and written communication; is the guardian for the customer profile relating to fit detail
Work Experience and education requirements
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A minimum 3-5 years of experience in technical design positions either in women’s fashion apparel retailing or manufacturing industry leaders, plus size experience preferred.
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College Degree emphasizing Apparel Design and/or Engineering, Textiles & Clothing.
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Working knowledge of pattern making, garment construction, exposure to garment manufacturing.
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Excellent computer skills, including experience using Excel, Web PDM, Illustrator, PLM and/or other on-line specification packages.
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Location:
LB OH Corp Office-LaneBryant-New Albany, OH 43054
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 personnel actions 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 federal, state, or local 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.
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