Technical Designer, Men's Innerwear

Jockey International, Inc.•Kenosha, WI

41d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Designer, Innerwear, will build innerwear from concept to production, ensuring product is within block fit and standards framework. This position will collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure fit and quality excellence. This position will be located at our corporate headquarters in Kenosha, WI (between Chicago, IL and Milwaukee, WI area).

Requirements

5-7 years of proven applied experience in patternmaking, grading, and construction.
Bachelor’s degree in technical design or related field required.
Understanding of physical fit – evaluation of body size, shape, and the relationship of clothing on the target body.
Knowledgeable in garment construction, patternmaking, and technical design processes.
Solid knowledge of different fabrics and materials used in innerwear, including their properties and suitability for specific garment constructions.
Understanding of comfort and support requirements for different types of innerwear.
Solid working knowledge of sewing techniques, stitch properties, and overall garment detail.
Knowledge of garment fit and ability to articulate fit change recommendations.
Working knowledge of a computerized patternmaking system, Gerber Accumark a plus.
Elevated sense of style and aesthetic.
Detail oriented with strong collaboration and communication skills.
Proficient in Adobe Suite, specifically Illustrator.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Solid working knowledge of PLM system.

Responsibilities

Accurately interpret designers’ intent from development through production.
Create and maintain technical packs, including garment construction, sketches, graded measurement charts, fit comments, and pattern corrections.
Communicate fit revisions to factories through pattern corrections and images.
Maintain fit consistency based on category history, block patterns, and standards specs.
Research and resolve fit and construction issues using appropriate resources.
Identify potential production, quality, and costing issues, and make appropriate recommendations while maintaining design and fit intent.
Schedule and lead fit sessions on live models and determine necessary fit adjustments to achieve desired base fit of garments.
Conduct wear tests to ensure garment wearability and product performance.
Research competitors, trends, and new technologies in the industry.
Track and manage samples to ensure seasonal deadlines are met.
Collaborate with designers and product development to ensure product is feasible for production.
Conduct competitive analysis when required.