Technical Design

• Provide technical support to Design, Pre-Production, Merchant and Production teams for VSS and VSD during product development and pre-production activities.
• Develop product technical specification packages to communicate requirements for fit and construction, taking responsibility for all aspects of technical pre-production work relating to fit and construction.
• Ensure that products are developed consistent with established fit and quality standards, manufacturer's capabilities and cost specifications.
• Conduct pre-production meetings on bulk styles to ensure correct interpretation of quality standards prior to bulk production.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop specifications to define product performance standards through the application of laboratory testing and wash and wear testing. I.e. Bra Band Comfort Test.
• Initiate technical development in fit and construction to identify possible first to market opportunities.
• Review TOP samples for conformance to agreed stands of fit and construction.
• Responsible for managing the adherence of the time and action calendars during the pre-production process.
• Act as a positive, supportive partner, consistently demonstrating our shared values and high standards.
• Communicate technical specification requirements to vendors.
• Approve and/or reject Red Tag and Top of Production submissions, which fail to meet established standards.