Technical Designer - Temp

Description

• Responsible for fit, construction, quality, and consistency of assigned product category from development to production, including:  
• Work closely with Product Development to track and maintain approval deadlines.  
• Support and fill in for Lead Technical Designer.  
• Knowledge and ability to lead fittings and make decisions independently.  
• Attend meetings with Merchants, Product Development, and design weekly to review work in progress, best and worst sellers and discuss updates and changes for the week within each category. 
• Mentor and assist the assistant and associate technical designers. 
• Other duties and projects as assigned. 

• High School required a four (4)-year college degree in fashion merchandising/design preferred. 
• Minimum 5 years in technical design, pattern making, or quality assurance, or a combination of education with equivalent work experience. 
• Previous technical design experience is desirable.  
• Previous retail or garment manufacturing experience preferred. 
• Strong computer skills including Adobe Illustrator, MS Word, and Excel.
• Comprehensive knowledge of fit, balance, pattern grading, garment construction/production, fabrics, fabric performance.  
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams.  
• Illustrates a dedication to meeting requirements of internal and external customers, responding to all customer requests promptly and thoroughly.  
• Upholds and furthers Torrid's culture and values. Inquisitiveness and open mind regarding fashion trends.  
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing with all levels of management. 
• Provide constructive, honest, and direct feedback.  
• Meets deadlines, prioritize appropriately, copes well with change, and maintains composure under pressure. 
• Is accountable for results, approaches obstacles proactively and looks for ways to resolve problems and issues while delivering results.