Columbia Sportswear, Inc.:
Technical Designer - Men's Job in Burlington, VT

CLOTHING FOR POSITIVE CHANGE (C4PC)

From the farm to the factory to our closets, we all have an opportunity to create positive change through clothing as we work to fundamentally change the way clothing is made.
Do you want to join a team committed to creating positive change in the world through the C4PC movement?

ConsiderprAna, where you can transcend the current trends and demand more from your wardrobe and your employer; where you can help an enthusiastic and loyal audience celebrate the outdoors and their own unique style; and where you can help lessen our impact on the planet and its people every day.


HOW YOULL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

With a deep understanding ofprAna'sbrand, The Technical Designer is responsible for executing the fit intentions of apparel categories that may include knit/woven fabrications of various categories for prAnas mens and womens divisions. Position will help maintain key deadlines for their categories to achieve a product delivered on-time with the best quality. This role will work in various categories to position for growth and a well-rounded knowledge base, while owning graphic and knit styles.
The position tracks and maintains key deadlines for assigned categories to achieve on-time, highest quality deliverables for the department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITES:

Fit and Product Integrity Support
Execution and ownership of the intended fit and ensure fit consistency across all assigned styles.

Partner with Product Creation Team to achieve brand relevant, customer focus, high quality products.

Conduct fit meetings; take notes; prepare or follow up with research on details and specifications regarding fit requirements and information provided by the factory.

Track status of fit samples.

Coordinate with Product Development to utilize 3-dimensional fitting tool to digitally fit garment prior to sampling.

Contribute to maintaining consistency in fit, quality, construction, and grade rules across all assigned categories.

Review and assess sewing, construction, finishing standards and grade rule specifications.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product and fit adjustments, corrections, and final grading.

Make pattern corrections to achieve better fit.

Handle direct communication with vendors and Product Development regarding fit, construction and sewing changes, final grading when style is approved prior to Production.

Review and comprehend technical sketches in tech pack hand off meeting with Design.

Work on pattern correction or draping to create initial proto sample.

Create POM (point of measurement) and initial measurement chart after tech pack hand off.


Schedule/Data Tracking and Support
Maintain accurate WIP chart on all style statuses from proto stage through to production approval.

Review development calendar and monitor key deadlines (e.g., sales samples and final approval); communicate timelines to team to facilitate ability to meet deadlines.


KEY COMPETENCIES
Enthusiasm, energetic attitude, the desire to learn and a love for high quality product is a must!

Team-oriented; ability to excel in a team-based structure.

Ability to follow-through on areas of responsibility; proven track record of consistently reliable performance.

Planning, prioritizing and organization abilities.

Personality responsibility and accountability to meet deadlines.

High attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills.

Ability to demonstrate flexibility on the job.

Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills.

Ability to maintain a professional demeanor within a flexible work environment.


YOU HAVE
Degree in Patternmaking, Fashion Design or Product Development recommended.

2-4 years of experience in technical design, patternmaking, product development, design or production.

Experience working with overseas factories a plus.

Strong technical knowledge of sewing, construction, and stitching machinery as it relates to product.

Basic pattern making skills, ability to modify patterns to achieve the fit intention.

Experience in grading ability to understand grade rules on Womens categories (top/dress/bottoms/cover up/jacket).

Ability to understand grade rules.

Experience fitting on live model.

Expertise in Womens Woven and Knit categories (top/dress/bottoms/cover up/jacket)

Knowledge of garment construction, fabric, and trims.

Strong technical knowledge of Mens lifestyle in regards to sewing, garment construction, and stitching.

Experience with Mens category lifestyle in Woven or Knitwear (Top/ Bottom/ Dress/ Skirt/ Sweater).

Experience leading fit sessions while evaluating fit. Then making pattern corrections to achieve the intended fit.

Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, Power Point).

Adobe Illustrator, Full Circle and Browzwear experience a plus.

Familiarity with correcting a paper pattern by hand a plus.

Must be able to travel internationally at least one or twice per year when needed.


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We create versatile, stylish, and sustainable clothing and accessories that you can wear during every activity, every adventure, every day. How do we know? Because we base our designs on our own experiences. You see were more than makers, were doersyogis, climbers, and world travelersand we use our knowledge to make adventurous, free-spirited clothes that look good and play hard.


This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.


At Columbia Sportswear Company (CSC), we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. CSC believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.