Senior Specialist, 3D Pattern

Role & Responsibilities:
Position Definition:
Partner with Brands, Product Supply and Vendors throughout product development cycle to establish and ensure product is fit for purpose as well as compatible for bulk production at allocated manufacturing site. Manage 2D/ 3D instructional management system, design, and revamp both new and established learning models. Evaluate instructional materials and implement feedback from program reviews. With highly in-depth 2D/ 3D tools skills for 3D product/ pattern development and apparel technical design as well as to train others in the tools and training program delivery.
Execute 3D models through modelling and/or simulating various products covering apparel. Train global brands, vendors, and 3rd party partners on the 3D creation processes and 2D/ 3D patternmaking, i.e., training new staff, factory partners, material suppliers, and contractors. Assist global brands in the product creation process, bringing concepts to life in 3D through 3D modeling to training of internal and external parties. Explore and recommend apparel construction methods. Engage design, merchandising, product development, technical design, sourcing, sales, and marketing to develop and implement 3D Digital Product Creation processes and capabilities with a focus on products development and fit & pattern.
Consult with global brands and factories on ways to transition and implement a digital product development process, which includes the implementation of foundational standards and libraries. Champions the development and delivery of web-based and face-to-face professional 3D development programs, and advance effective uses of technology in all modes of instruction. This individual will be responsible for developing instructional materials for 3D digital product creation in collaboration with team members across teams in Digital Product Creation to ensure relevant and current case studies are being developed and used for effective implementation. Collaborate with other DPC team members and contribute to an innovation-minded team for VF Corporation.
Key Result Areas:
• Assist global brand in the product creation process, bringing concepts to life in 3D. Explore and recommend apparel construction methods.
• Execute 3D models through modelling and/ or simulating various products covering apparel construction methods.
• Develop appropriate digital tools and methods to sustain improvements across the organization.
• Develop materials and libraries for Digital Product Creation projects.
• Train others on technical 2D/ 3D tools and how to deliver instructional material. Train global brands, vendors, and 3rd party partners on the 3D product development processes, i.e., training new staff, factory partners, material suppliers, and contractors.
• Resolve complex problems which are non-routine and may require initiation of contacts to analyze and discuss issues that impact regional cross-functional teams.
• Identify, scope, resource, and execute large-scale cross-functional projects aimed to achieve strategic goals.
• Work with manufacturing department managers and team members to define the implementation strategies for continuous improvement within DPC.
• Support policy deployment activities to define strategic objectives and metrics for the organization.
• Support strategic initiatives, perform analyses and communicate learnings and insights across internal and external stakeholders.
• Own key performance metrics and accountable for short and medium-term targets of DPC.
• Support and help coordinate the work of junior members of the Digital Integration Services team.
• Analyze and evaluate new instructional tools and technologies and recommend appropriate tools and approaches to improve course design, development and delivery.
• Provide reports and recommends areas of improvement for the work processes and programs in DPC.