Senior Tech Designer, Women's Innerwear

At Jockey, caring is our responsibility. It's the fabric of who we are and drives everything we do. It drives us to listen, innovate, and improve. To design thoughtfully. To craft skillfully. To give back wholeheartedly. Founded in 1876, Jockey is a family-owned company recognized the world over for delivering feel-good comfort. Our premium apparel is sold in more than 140 countries and our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer service is legendary.

We believe that extraordinary service comes from the heart and is delivered by extraordinary individuals! Is that you?

Jockey is seeking a Senior Tech Designer, Women's Innerwear, to join our Design team!

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Tech Designer, Women's Innerwear will be responsible for innerwear from concept to production, ensuring product is within block fit and standards framework. This position will collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure fit and quality excellence.

This position will be located at our corporate headquarters in Kenosha, WI (between Chicago, IL and Milwaukee, WI area).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for accurately interpreting Designers' intent from development through production.
• Create and maintain tech packs, including garment construction, sketches, graded measurement charts, fit comments and pattern corrections.
• Communicate fit revisions to factories through pattern corrections and images.
• Maintain fit consistency based on category history, block patterns and standards specs.
• Research and resolve fit and construction issues using appropriate resources.
• Identify potential production, quality and costing issues, and make appropriate recommendations while maintaining design and fit intent.
• Schedule and lead fit sessions on live models and determine necessary fit adjustments to achieve desired base fit of garments.
• Conduct wear tests to ensure the garment wearability and product performance.
• Research competitors, trends and new technologies in the industry.
• Track and manage samples to ensure seasonal deadlines are met.
• Collaborate with Designers and Product Development to ensure product is feasible for production.
• Conduct competitive analysis when required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 7-10 years of experience in patternmaking, grading and construction.
• Bachelor's degree in Technical Design, Product Development, Patterning or related field required.
• Solid understanding of the design process, including sewing techniques, stitch properties and overall garment detail.
• Comprehensive understanding of body measurements and fit standards with the ability to analyze and resolve fit issues specific to innerwear.
• Proficient in garment construction, pattern-making and technical design processes specific to innerwear.
• Expertise in a variety of fabrics and materials, including their properties and suitability for specific garment construction.
• Understanding of the comfort and support requirements for different types of innerwear.
• Working knowledge of computerized pattern making systems, Gerber Accumark a plus.
• Ability to manage priorities, goals and objectives.
• Detail oriented with strong collaboration, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Adobe Suite, specifically Illustrator.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Solid working knowledge of PLM system.

In return for your expertise, JOCKEY offers a competitive and comprehensive flexible benefits package which includes Medical/Dental/Life/Vision, 401(k), educational support, paid Volunteerism program, fitness club discounts, onsite health & wellness programs, generous employee discounts, a business casual work environment, a challenging work environment and exciting career growth opportunities!