Senior Manager Technical Design
Company: Hsn
Location: Saint Petersburg
Posted on: May 2, 2024
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Job Description:
The OpportunityYou'll feel the energy everywhere in Qurate
Retail Group. We are a team of like-minded brands, a world of
individuals all guided by a shared passion for bringing joy,
inspiration and humanity to shopping, working together with
integrity and purpose, in a culture like no other!Our TeamThe
Senior Manager of Technical Design position requires someone with
leadership, technical skills in garment construction, and fit at
HSN. Categories include woven, knits, sweaters intimates, swim wear
and outerwear across multiple brands. We are looking for skills
relating to fit and sample development through collaborative
relationships, with Designers, Merchants, Vendors, Broadcasting,
Digital and Sourcing because we are a television network. The
Technical Designer will communicate directly with our domestic and
overseas vendors and factories to resolve manufacturing issues. You
will oversee the brands technical fit standards globally through
interaction with global technical design counterparts. Daily
responsibilities include creating specs, measuring garments,
conducting fits on live fit models and adjusting patterns if
necessary. You will provide direction and guidance to a team of two
technical designers to ensure accurate execution of requested
aesthetic, measurements, quality, construction, and overall
fit.Your ImpactLead a team of technicians to build aesthetic and
fit intent from first proto to final production-ready
samples.Provide technical expertise to partners to gain clear
direction on matters about aesthetic, fit intent, specs, pattern,
construction methods and techniques to improve fit, balance, and
overall quality of the garment.Guide fit consistency for product by
leading the development of blocks to maintain standard grade rules,
quality, construction standards and fit across brands.Complete
technical specification packets including measurements
specifications, construction details, appropriate tolerances, and
any predefined performance standards.Manage and facilitate the
communication with vendors/factories of all information necessary
to create the garments and corrections and approvals.Identify
potential production, quality and costing issues and make
recommendations to ensure brand integrity.Analyze garment to
determine compliance of spec, construction, fit intent and
aesthetic.Lead, and facilitates fitting of all samples on live
models and mannequin from 1st Proto through final production
approval.Make appropriate fit and construction adjustments with
vendors/factories to ensure integrity of aesthetic and fit intent
are met.Manage the sample development process and ensure all
deadlines are met; support the T&A calendar objectives.Work
with Technical Design leaders to enhance and evolve processes as
business warrants, while driving to elevate the quality of the
product.Collaborate and develop close working relationships with
design, sourcing, merchandising, QA, sourcing offices and vendors
to ensure all business practices are achieved and upheld.Remain up
to date on market trends especially in fit and styling to enhance
knowledge and therefore affect overall product fit, quality, and
salability.Foster open communication and a team environment with
all partners.What You BringYou hold a Bachelor's Degree or
equivalent business experience.You have Minimum of ten years of
experience in technical design.You have managed at least a team of
two technical designers.Comprehensive knowledge of physical fit,
evaluation of body size, shape, and the relationship of clothing on
the target body.Extensive knowledge of how product is sourced,
developed, and marketed.You have experience in PLM System.Thorough
patternmaking, grading, draping skills.Expert Knowledge of garment
construction and fitting skills.Strength in manipulating patterns
and communicating adjustments to domestic vendors and international
factories to reflect changes.Proficiency in PC operation, MS office
and Excel, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator software.Ability to
work in multi-market, global collaborative environment.Exceptional
communication and presentation skills and ability to understand how
to adapt presentation for international cultures.Career-driven,
strong work ethic and high-performance standards; able to work in
fast paced environment while seeking continual development and
growth opportunities.Open to coming into the office Monday and
Wednesdays.#LI-KC1#LI-hybridRemote work is not permitted in NYC at
this timeJoin us as we enrich lifes everyday moments including
yours. Apply today!If you enjoy being a part of a team, creating
experiences and delighting customers, youll love it here. If youre
excited about retail, fashion, media, social, live streaming,
technology, customer service, design and more, youll find amazing
projects to work on. If you want to grow professionally and learn
every day, youll thrive with us. If you appreciate flexible working
options, our Qurated community, where intentional connections
matter and a company committed to diversity, equity and inclusion,
youll be amazed at whats available for our team members! We offer a
comprehensive Total Rewards package including competitive
compensation, health care benefits starting on day 1, 401(k), paid
time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program,
parental leave, paid volunteer hours, company discounts and much
more. Best of all, working with Qurate Retail Group means friendly
teams, ambitious projects and fast-moving careers!For Qurate Retail
Group, our focus on diversity, equity and inclusion is deeply
rooted in Our Principles. They call on us to Drive Progress, Act
With Empathy, Be Brave, Embrace the Future, and Do Whats Right so
that everyone can thrive. We are committed to ensuring that our
workplace provides equal employment opportunities for all team
members and candidates and complies with all applicable federal,
state, and local laws and regulations. As an equal opportunity
employer, Qurate Retail Group is committed to a barrier-free
employment process. If you need reasonable accommodations/support
throughout, please contact us at workwithus@qurateretail.com for
assistance.by Jobble
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