Technical Designer- Children's wear

Steve & Barry’s University Sportswear® is completely re-writing the rules of retail. Founded in 1985, we’re a fast-growing casual apparel retailer with more than 150 stores in over 32 states. Our success is based upon our incredible consumer appeal: We offer high quality, private label merchandise for men, women and kids at dramatically lower prices than other retailers. We offer full lines of jeans, jackets, shirts and more, as well as the world’s largest selection of collegiate-licensed garments. With the recent launch and overwhelming success of our exclusive StarburyTM line, Steve & Barry’sTM partnered with NBA®* superstar, Stephon Marbury, to offer cost conscious apparel to today’s youth.

 

Summary: The Technical Designer’s role is overseeing the transition of our children’s wear merchandise from design concept to a final prototype ready for production. 

 

Responsibilities:

· Collaborate with business partners to establish the initial spec and construction detail and establish consensus of fit intent.

· Execute design and fit intent into bulk production while maintaining corporate standards

· Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate fit intent and construction to vendors.

· Analyze and predict potential production, quality and costing issues and make recommendations to ensure brand integrity.

· Confirm compliance of garment to specifications and fit direction.

· Communicate fit and balance issues via pattern diagram or directly on pattern.

· Supervise fit session and take initiative of specific products

· Oversee seasonal deadlines are met

 

Qualifications:

· AA or certification in Apparel Manufacturing, Design, Patternmaking or equivalent ·Expertise in patternmaking including grading, construction and fit

· Strong computer skills: computer pattern programs and spec writing programs: ADS, Gerber and Gerber PDM, Letra. As well as MS Office and Lotus notes a plus.

· Preferred 3 years experience in the Apparel Industry with a focus on patternmaking and/or construction experience. Experience in children’s wear a plus.

· Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year (either domestic or international)

· Knowledge of construction standards and manufacturing methods

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

 ·Organizational skills and ability to multi-task

 

* NBA® is a registered service mark of NBA Properties, Inc.  The NBA® has not given its permission, sponsorship, endorsement or approval to the publication of its trademark here and is not affiliated with, connected to or associated with Steve & Barry LLC or the Starbury corporation.