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Gap Inc. Senior Technical Designer, Womens & Mens Woven Bottoms in New York, New York
About Gap
Gap has always been about optimistic American style. Starting with our very first store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco, opened almost 50 years ago by Doris and Don Fisher. The thread that’s run through those five decades is the phenomenal people that make up our brand – our employees and our customers. People who are rooted in the legacy that makes Gap what it is, but who are also focused on the future. People who want to leave the world better than they found it.
We’ve built our brand on staying true to our roots while always being out in front of what’s next. If you want to be part of an iconic American brand, and help lead the way for where we’re headed, we’d love to have you join us.
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
An advanced understanding and practical application of garment construction, patternmaking, alterations, and grading.
An expert in Fit, Construction, and Quality; strong understanding of the brand and customer; one who can consistently execute to a high level of aesthetic, cost, and functional requirements.
Effective use of PLM software or Tech Pack Management system
Responsible for fit & construction risk management, plus training & empowering Supplier's fit technicians.
Ensure Physical and Digital samples comply with brand standards throughout the product creation process
Ownership and Maintenance of the block library and fit guide
Partner with Quality Assurance team to identify and implement Gap's best practices. Look for opportunities for continuous improvement based on customer feedback, return rates, and customer online reviews.
Who You Are
Proficiency in 3D rendering and digital pattern software; ability to accurately execute, style, and pattern revisions in digital space. (Gap, Inc. L2 Level)
Soft Skills - Demonstrate ability to influence the cross-functional team and help the team reach highly-informed decisions.
Stay up to date with relevant trends and competitor fit attributes by maintaining a customer-centric mindset and an aesthetic eye
Be proactive and a self-starter; one who develops and utilizes tools, resources, and processes that support innovative and effective ways of working through all stages of product development.
Organization skills - Ability to assess relatively complex situations and analyze data to recommend solutions.
A natural problem-solver who inspires a solution-centric approach in his/her/their team for costing solutions and brand standards.
Benefits at Gap
Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
Employee stock purchase plan.*
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
See more (https://corporate.gapinc.com/en-us/careers/gap-inc-careers/gap-inc-benefits) of the benefits we offer.
*For eligible employees
Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.
Salary Range: $103,600 - $137,300 USD
Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.
US Candidates
Please note that effective, June 30, 2022, Gap Inc. will no longer require any of its employees to wear face masks or require proof of COVID vaccination, unless required by local or state/provincial mandates or as part of Gap Inc’s quarantine guidelines after being exposed to or testing positive for COVID. Therefore, please disregard any language in any job posting that refers to Gap Inc.’s face mask and proof of vaccination policy as said policy is no longer effective.