About the Team

The Technical Design team is committed to providing the best client experience by creating well-fitting, high-quality products across Mens, Kids and Womens. You will have an extraordinary opportunity to work on the Technical Design team for the Kidswear Categories in a collaborative environment that values and utilizes client feedback to inform the fit choices we make everyday.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Technical Designer who enjoys weaving creative problem solving with technical accuracy to create amazing products. You will be responsible for owning all product categories for Boys and Girls. Ensuring fit, quality and safety standards are well-executed and consistent across our Own Private Labels.

You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…

• Manage product category fit sessions and work closely with internal Buying partners as well as external Vendor partners to execute fit intent and approvals.
• Utilize innovative data platforms as well as 2D and 3D pattern and fit software.
• Leverage client feedback to determine areas of improvement across styles and implement product action plans to improve fit consistency across the Boys and Girls categories
• Develop, implement and maintain category quality, construction standards and fit blocks
• Build close relationships with the wider Technical Design team, cross-functional partners and external vendors, as well as leverage team member expertise and provide feedback when appropriate
• Seek ways to streamline ways of working and opportunities to empower Vendors to fit approve samples 
• Have a flexible approach to working and adapt to seasonal changes to the assortments
• Enjoy supporting across the broader Technical Design team as and when required (including women’s and men’s)

We’re excited about you because…

• You have a strong knowledge and understanding of the fit and technical construction in Kids product categories 
• You are an excellent multi-tasker, extremely detail oriented and possess exceptional organizational skills
• You are passionate about using data science and client feedback to help improve overall quality and fit of garments
• You bring advanced expertise in the following: Textiles, pattern making, grading, construction and pattern terminology
• You have experience working with factories, an understanding of production timelines, and how to cost engineering garment construction
• You are solution oriented and can adapt to a fast-paced work environment
• You are fluent in G-Suite, MS Office, Adobe Illustrator, and have strong experience evaluating 2D patterns (experience in Optitex 2D software or 3D Clo software a plus). 
• You have 4+ years of technical design experience in the apparel industry 
• You understand that this role is "Commutable" and you live within a commutable distance from San Francisco and can travel into the office 5-9 days a month.

Why you’ll love working at Stitch Fix...

• We are a group of bright, kind people who are motivated by challenge. We value integrity, innovation and trust. You’ll bring these characteristics to life in everything you do at Stitch Fix.
• We cultivate a community of diverse perspectives— all voices are heard and valued.
• We are an innovative company and leverage our strengths in fashion and tech to disrupt the future of retail. 
• We win as a team, commit to our work, and celebrate grit together because we value strong relationships.
• We boldly create the future while keeping equity and sustainability at the center of all that we do. 
• We are the owners of our work and are energized by solving problems through a growth mindset lens. We think broadly and creatively through every situation to create meaningful impact.
• We offer comprehensive compensation packages and inclusive health and wellness benefits.

About Stitch Fix

We’re changing the industry and bringing personal styling to every body. We believe in a service and a workplace where you can show up as your best, most authentic self. The Stitch Fix experience is not merely curated—it’s truly personalized to each client we style. We are changing the way people find what they love. We’re disrupting the future of retail with the precision of data science by combining it with human instinct to find pieces that fit our client’s unique style. This novel juxtaposition attracts a highly diverse group of talented people who are both thinkers and doers. This results in a simple, yet powerful offering to our customers and a successful, growing business serving millions of men, women and kids throughout the US. We believe we are only scratching the surface and are looking for incredible people like you to help us boldly create our future.