Lead Technical Designer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Beaverton, OR that is seeking a Lead Technical Designer who will create and revise Tech Packs for complex assigned styles & ensure all appropriate documentation is maintained including product specs & prototype notes. In addition, the Lead Technical Designer will drive and execute fit and construction standards for a team or product group to ensure consistency.


* Track and facilitate prototyping for styles
* Identify and address key issues and challenges in construction/manufacturing and plan accordingly to deliver proven and tested product
* Monitor and communicate progress and challenges throughout the product testing process to meet product integrity requirements
* Create and revise Tech Packs for assigned styles and ensure all appropriate development documentation is maintained including product specs and prototype notes
* Execute fit and construction standards for a product group to ensure consistency
* Track and facilitate prototyping for styles which lead to on time development and delivery according to critical dates, product specification, sustainability, performance and profitability goals
* Identify and address key issues/challenges in construction/manufacturing and plans accordingly to deliver proven and tested product
* Monitor and communicate progress and challenges throughout the product testing process to meet product integrity requirements
* Lead fit sessions in house or on-site, comfortable with presenting to an audience
* Create the future of sport through on and off-pitch product, delivering innovation and quality through apparel
* Partner closely with design to ideate through concepts, conduct athlete feedback sessions, and integrate closely with the Apparel Weartest Team

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Technical Design, Textile Science or related field; Additional product creation experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
* 8+ years of technical design experience in the apparel industry, which includes the apparel development process from inception through production including pattern making, grading, construction, materials, costing, manufacturing and quality
* Strong problem solving, organization and communication skills
* Experience interpreting design intent, offering alternative solutions & acting as a technical resource
* Expert in writing product specs and construction standards instructions
* Proficient working with factory vendors to ensure and improve manufacturability
* Ability to manage multiple projects
* Confidently uses Adobe Illustrator, CAD Pattern Design software (Optitex) and 3D software (Clo/Browzwear) highly desired
* Proficiency with MS Office programs
* Ability to travel up to 10% of the time (domestic and international)
* Self-aware, embraces change, communicates effectively, prioritizes accountability from themselves and their team, values and respects the opinions of their teammates and embraces the diversity of people, ideas, and cultures
* Experience with garment technical design, creating tech packs for garment construction for Sport CLO, optitex, or similar tools
* Has worked is a highly cross functional role

Nice to Have:
* Prefers the technical side of clothing design, technical pattern design, works with schematics
* Pattern work from multiple sources, working out of a reference library, making sure all source designs are aligned
* Worked with licensing teams ie soccer team logos, all over graphics, etc.

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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