Technical Designer - Room for Advancement

Technical Desgner
Hybrid/Onsite 4days/wk

Description:

DSI is searching for a Technical Designer who will collaborate and partner with Design and Merchant teams as well as other cross functional associates including Raw Material, Regional TD, Product Development, Product Performance, Production & Sourcing, QA and Vendors and trim/component suppliers, taking responsibility for the technical development of new styles and application of all quality standards relating to fit and construction. Ensure garment consistency across product categories, analyze and communicate risk during development cycle and continuously seek to drive product improvements to ensure best in class fit, comfort and performance with goal of consistently exciting our customers and exceeding wearing expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a positive, supportive partner, fostering open communication in a cohesive team environment with all business partners, consistently demonstrating our shared values and competencies.
• Respond quickly to change with a positive attitude and willingness to learn new ways to work and achieve objectives.
• Evaluate fit and construction of proto samples ensuring clear direction of design esthetic, fit intent and construction.
• Lead fit sessions on live model and communicate fit/construction corrections to vendors via written instruction, flat and on body measurements and digital images.
• Partner with design to execute Design Intent and pass off to regional TD partners to commence fit approval cycle.
• Track and manage workflow and ensure seasonal calendar deadlines are met.
• Establish fit and quality standards to ensure consistency across product categories.
• Work closely to support Senior Technical Designer, ensuring any business critical/hot topics are raised in a timely manner.
• Identify potential production, quality, and/or costing issues and provide recommendations and solutions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align on product performance standards as it pertains to brand integrity.
• Maintain knowledge of product development process from concept through production, including pattern-making, construction, costing, manufacturing and materials.
• Identify and proactively engage in competitive analysis.
• Participate in design, technical and cross-functional meetings.
• Present technical data and initiatives to cross-functional team, flexing style to audience.
• Support merchants, design and regional partners by responding to and analyzing customer feedback and making appropriate.
• Participate and support new initiatives and project.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of factory, manufacturing techniques and machinery.
• 5-7 years industry experience with at least 2-3 years of intimate apparel experience preferred
• Experience using a product development technical specification program (PDM, PLM etc).
• Experience using 3D software a bonus (Clo3D, Browzwear, etc.).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word etc.).
• Organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to identify issues and create solutions outside of established parameters and guidelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

About Diversified Systems
Founded in 1990, Diversified Systems is an award-winning Technology Services corporation providing all levels of IT project consulting services nationwide. DSI is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio with regional offices in the American Midwest and East Coast. We offer our consultants a number of flexible and competitive compensation benefit packages.

Diversified Systems is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
DSI values authenticity and is committed to making sure our employees and partners are valued and respected. At DSI, we believe building a diverse culture is important because we know when people work together, we can achieve better results as a team. DSI realizes that everyone comes from various backgrounds. We celebrate these differences because our employees are our greatest asset as we strive to best meet the needs of those we serve. As part of our ongoing efforts, DSI is focused on advancing equality, diversity, and inclusivity by setting high standards to continually evolve our culture. This includes but is not limited to recruiting, community involvement, client delivery, and career development.