Lands End Inc
Director Technical Design (Information Technology)
Job Functions
Direct the technical design process, including fit, patterns, grading, fabric, construction, and manufacturing
Oversee fit sessions and fit models, maintain responsibility for all product in all categories/divisions/channels
Oversee writing fit comments, documenting fit history, tracking samples
Drive usage of PLM to create, update, and maintain accurate and complete specifications
Drive usage of 2D and 3D software for pattern corrections and maintenance
Oversee consistent fit and quality standards in product. Establish, implement, and monitor product standards.
Drive proactively identifying and advising on fit, production, quality, and costing issues to ensure brand integrity
Drive initiatives to design/develop innovative construction related to cost savings
Oversee collaboration and initiatives with cross-functional teams to drive the development process
Communicate information internally to share expectations, solve problems, manage the process/workflow, and achieve objectives
Drive adherence to the calendar to ensure deadlines are met
Hire, develop, and coach team members, including onboarding, individual performance plans, and performance management
Build productive team, including implementing best practices, developing and implementing learning/training opportunities
Direct overall workflow of the Technical Design team, including monitoring the execution of Technical Design functions to meet calendars, utilize individual strengths, balance workloads
Minimum 15 years technical design experience
Expert knowledge of apparel fit, patterns, grading, fabric, construction, and manufacturing
Expert knowledge of PLM, 2D, and 3D software
Demonstrated excellence in leadership skills, including collaboration, training, ability to build and motivate team, strategic thinker.
Excellent prioritization and organizational skills, organize workflow to meet deadlines
Leader in change management
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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