Technical Apparel Designer

We do not provide sponsorship for this opportunity. This is an onsite role and requires you to be in office Monday - Wednesday.

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Meijer Rewards

• Weekly pay

• Scheduling flexibility

• Paid parental leave

• Paid education assistance

• Team member discount

• Development programs for advancement and career growth

Please review the job profile below and apply today!

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 proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

• Experience working with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems is a plus.

• Working knowledge of Illustrator