Technical Designer, Apparel-FT

3 weeks ago

Grand Rapids MI, United States Meijer Full time

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community

 

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  • Weekly pay

  • Scheduling flexibility

  • Paid parental leave 

  • Paid education assistance

  • Team member discount

  • Development programs for advancement and career growth

 

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Creates technical specifications for Own Brand apparel while ensuring consistency in garment quality and fit.

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What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Develop technical fit of assigned categories.
  • Evaluate fit and pre-production garments for technical specifications, consistent fit, and proper construction.
  • Work closely with Product Development and Merchants to carry out the intended technical fit.
  • Assist in organizing and prioritizing workload to meet time and action calendar dates, partnering with other Technical Designers as needed.
  • Adhere to established fit and construction standards by producing accurate specification packages including: sketch details, base size specifications, and graded measurements.
  • Attend development hand-off meetings and ensure all technical design related requirements are addressed for all products.
  • Measure fit and pre-production samples and record measurements in PLM.
  • Create flat sketches and digital photo images as necessary to communicate corrections needed.
  • Establish fit consistency across vendors.
  • Educate Product Development and Merchants on technical fit.
  • Establish and monitor parity of Meijer Own Brand with competition and national brands.
  • Keep records of all information between Meijer and sourcing agents/suppliers.
  • Work with Product Development and Merchants to understand strategic direction and provide support as needed.
  • Investigate consumer complaints in regards to fit.
  • Coordinate and leas fit sessions using dress forms to assess fit, proportion and overall drape of the garment.
  • This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.

What You Bring With You (Qualifications):

  • Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design or Pattern-making; or a minimum of three years related experience.
  • Experience in technical design is required.
  • Working knowledge of pattern-making, grading, technical fit, and construction standards.
  • Working technical knowledge of fabrications and their characteristics.
  • Positive, high energy and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
  • Self-motivation with a strong work ethic, attention to detail and ability to work well within a creative team.
  • Ability to think proactively and solve problems.
  • Ability to research and apply market/trend information.
  • Ability to work autonomously on key deliverables.
  • Ability to work across all divisions and levels of the organizations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong project management, organizational and presentation skills.
  • Computer proficiencywith Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
  • Experience working with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of Illustrator.​

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