*This is a hybrid role based out of our HQ in Carlsbad, CA. In-office expectation is 3 days a week*.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE 

With a deep understanding of prAna’s brand, The Technical Designer is responsible for executing the fit intentions of apparel categories that may include knit/woven fabrications of various categories for prAna’s men’s and women’s divisions. Position will help maintain key deadlines for their categories to achieve a product delivered on-time with the best quality. This role will work in various categories to position for growth and a well-rounded knowledge base, while owning graphic and knit styles.

The position tracks and maintains key deadlines for assigned categories to achieve on-time, highest quality deliverables for the department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Execution and ownership of the intended fit and ensure fit consistency across all assigned styles.

• Partner with Product Creation Team to achieve brand relevant, customer focus, high quality products.

• Conduct fit meetings; take notes; prepare or follow up with research on details and specifications regarding fit requirements and information provided by the factory.

• Track status of fit samples.

• Coordinate with Product Development to utilize 3-dimensional fitting tool to digitally fit garment prior to sampling.

• Contribute to maintaining consistency in fit, quality, construction, and grade rules across all assigned categories.

• Review and assess sewing, construction, finishing standards and grade rule specifications.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product and fit adjustments, corrections, and final grading.

• Make pattern corrections to achieve better fit.

• Handle direct communication with vendors and Product Development regarding fit, construction and sewing changes, final grading when style is approved prior to Production.

• Review and comprehend technical sketches in tech pack hand off meeting with Design.

• Work on pattern correction or draping to create initial proto sample.

• Create POM (point of measurement) and initial measurement chart after tech pack hand off.

• Maintain accurate WIP chart on all style statuses from proto stage through to production approval.

• Review development calendar and monitor key deadlines (e.g., sales samples and final approval); communicate timelines to team to facilitate ability to meet deadlines.

YOU ARE

• A strong technical designer with knowledge of sewing, garment construction, and machinery of stitching.

• An outdoor, active, climbing, yoga, swim, surf or other customer driven enthusiast.

• Able to work autonomously and cross-functionally with ease.

• Agile and can work in a fast paced environment adhering to plans and adapting quickly to change.

YOU HAVE 

• Degree in Patternmaking, Fashion Design or Product Development recommended.

• 4-6 years of experience in technical design, patternmaking, product development, design or production.

• Strong technical knowledge of sewing, construction, and stitching machinery as it relates to product.

• Basic pattern making skills, ability to modify patterns to achieve the fit intention.

• Experience in grading ability to understand grade rules on Women’s categories (top/dress/bottoms/cover up/jacket) and understand grade rules.

• Experience fitting on live model.

• Knowledge of garment construction, fabric, and trims.

• Strong technical knowledge of Women’s and Men’s lifestyle  with regards to sewing, garment construction, and stitching.

• Experience with Women’s and Men’s category lifestyle in Woven or Knitwear (Top/ Bottom/ Dress/ Skirt/ Sweater).

• Experience leading fit sessions while evaluating fit. Then making pattern corrections to achieve the intended fit.

• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, Power Point).

• Adobe Illustrator, Full Circle and Browzwear experience a plus.

• Familiarity with correcting a paper pattern by hand is a plus.

• Experience working with overseas factories a plus.

• Must be able to travel internationally at least once or twice per year when needed.

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We create versatile, stylish, and sustainable clothing and accessories that you can wear during every activity, every adventure, every day. How do we know? Because we base our designs on our own experiences. You see we’re more than makers, we’re doers—yogis, climbers, and world travelers—and we use our knowledge to make adventurous, free-spirited clothes that look good and play hard.

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position’s scope and function in the company. 

Columbia Sportswear is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.Salary Range: $64,800 - $108,400*Pay decisions are determined by multiple factors, including what the market is paying, a candidate’s capabilities and skills, years of experience, and internal equity.At Columbia Sportswear Company, we’re proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family’s financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, ID theft, and legal services). We have extensive wellness benefits and employee discounts available.