Apparel Technical Designer
QVC
Working at QVC Group means joining a live social shopping company with incredible teams, ambitious projects and amazing careers. QVC Group, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company with six leading retail brands - QVC®, HSN®, Ballard Designs®, Frontgate®, Garnet Hill® and Grandin Road.
APPAREL TECHNICAL DESIGNER Your Opportunity, Your Team
The Tech Designer supports QVC and is responsible for creating Technical Product Development Packets for all apparel as well as fitting of these styles and following them through to the release of the graded specs. Categories include woven, knits, sweaters intimates, swim wear and outerwear across multiple brands.
Where You'll Work
This role is hybrid and will require you to be onsite at Studio Park in West Chester, PA several days per month (onsite days are predetermined and standard across the company). Move assistance is available for this role.
What You'll DoProduct Development: Attend development meetings with designers/merchants and vendors to understand vision/concept and provide technical guidance and direction
Build detailed tech packs in PLM system to send to vendors utilizing designer's initial flat sketch, BOM & specific construction to create garments. Attend proto fittings/product review meetings to ensure desired aesthetic and measurements are met and update all necessary changes in PLM Support product lifecycle from concept through final production approval
Maintain consistency in fit aesthetic for each brand. Develop, update and utilize library of blocks and patterns to ensure standards are being met to support best fit and to expedite the production process
Lead all fit sessions. Fit garments weekly to meet QVC standards and brand integrity. Ability to adjust patterns, analyze garment construction and expertise. Measure samples, compare construction and overall execution vs. tech pack requirements
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's Degree in fashion design or related program
Minimum 6-8 years industry experience with-in Technical Design
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