Apparel Design, Apparel Industry, Benchmarking, Budgeting, Construction, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Design Services, Develop and Maintain Customers, Identify Issues, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Order Picking/Packing, People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Product Development, Product Merchandising, Prototyping, QoS (Quality of Service), Retail, Technical/Engineering Design, Vendor/Supplier Selection
About the Role
In this role, you will be accountable for maintaining and executing design aesthetics through consistent fit and construction, that aligns to our customers' needs. You will be a strong collaborator and influencer with cross-functional partners and vendors, and be able to translate design concepts into specifications for costing and first prototypes, by leveraging fit camps and maintaining overall customer fit consistency. You will be responsible for providing direction to global sourcing teams to expand vendor capabilities and troubleshoot fit issues, as needed.
What You'll Do
Oversee the development of pattern blocks and to achieve optimal and consistent fit
Manage the development and maintenance of tech packs throughout the line creation process
Provide guidance and recommendations on vendor readiness and fit empowerment
Responsible for quality of services and advice in meeting business partner needs
Responsible for end results of team and shares responsibility over resources, budget and adherence to policies
Who You Are
Significant technical design experience with fabric and garment construction, pattern/blocks and manufacturing processes
Establish and maintain an effective industry network, regularly benchmarking and actively participating in industry association working committees
Demonstrate a sound understanding of design, merchandising, and product development priorities
Prior experience working in an apparel retail company
Ability to assess relatively complex situations and analyze data to make judgments and recommend solutions
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The Gap
Doris and Don Fisher opened the first Gap store in 1969 with a simple idea -- to make it easier to find a pair of jeans and a commitment to do more. Over the last 46 years, the company has grown from a single store to a global fashion business with five brands -- Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Athleta and Intermix. Gap's clothes are available in 90 countries worldwide through 3,300 company-operated stores, almost 400 franchise stores, and e-commerce sites and is still growing.
Many companies work to improve their services and businesses every day by using GAP Testers who anonymously go into various places and report back to the companies on everything from cleanliness, customer service to quality control. Being a tester is a very flexible, fun job with lots of benefits.