Senior Technical Designer (Temp)

• Own RT fit approval and completion of technical specification packages with broader scope and/or complexity of product (including pad development /approval)
• Supervise and develop levels 1 & 2.
• Partner with Cross Functional Teams to align on product performance standards as it pertains to brand integrity.
• Maintain advanced knowledge of product development process from concept through production, including pattern making, construction, costing, manufacturing & raw materials.
• Identify & proactively engage in competitive market analysis.
• Lead & participate in Design, Technical & CF meetings, calling out risk as appropriate.
• Present technical data & initiatives to CF team & senior leaders.
• Track & manage workflow & ensure seasonal calendar deadlines are met.
• Model selection and calibration.
• Oversee and assist approval of direct report's Tech Packs.
• Clear understanding of garment testing requirements by product type and capable of approving/rejecting to the business standards.
• Participate in risk assessment meetings, elevating risk of specific styles in relation to fit, comfort and performance, costing, manufacturing feasibility, overall quality and delivery.
• Elevate any issues to supervisor/manager.
• Collaborate with Design, TD partners, cross-functional teams and vendors to provide solutions to overcome risk.
• Participate in Quality Issue meetings, compiling data for review with Manager and cross functional team.
• Prepare VT/RT and TOP samples where applicable, for review against production standard.
• Measure and fit production samples to determine any deviation from approved standard.
• Communicate key differences between approved standard and production samples, with measurements, digitals on body/mannequin and physical/wash test results.
• Collaborate with QA team and vendors to determine key reasons for failure and action plan to amend or accept current and flow production.Own RT fit approval and completion of technical specification packages with broader scope and/or complexity of product (including pad development /approval)
• Supervise and develop levels 1 & 2.
• Partner with Cross Functional Teams to align on product performance standards as it pertains to brand integrity.
• Maintain advanced knowledge of product development process from concept through production, including pattern making, construction, costing, manufacturing & raw materials.
• Identify & proactively engage in competitive market analysis.
• Lead & participate in Design, Technical & CF meetings, calling out risk as appropriate.
• Present technical data & initiatives to CF team & senior leaders.
• Track & manage workflow & ensure seasonal calendar deadlines are met.
• Model selection and calibration.
• Oversee and assist approval of direct report's Tech Packs.
• Clear understanding of garment testing requirements by product type and capable of approving/rejecting to the business standards.
• Participate in risk assessment meetings, elevating risk of specific styles in relation to fit, comfort and performance, costing, manufacturing feasibility, overall quality and delivery.
• Elevate any issues to supervisor/manager.
• Collaborate with Design, TD partners, cross-functional teams and vendors to provide solutions to overcome risk.
• Participate in Quality Issue meetings, compiling data for review with Manager and cross functional team.
• Prepare VT/RT and TOP samples where applicable, for review against production standard.
• Measure and fit production samples to determine any deviation from approved standard.
• Communicate key differences between approved standard and production samples, with measurements, digitals on body/mannequin and physical/wash test results.
• Collaborate with QA team and vendors to determine key reasons for failure and action plan to amend or accept current and flow production.