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Job Title: Senior Technical Designer Women%%27s Dresses
Job Location: NY: NEW YORK
Pay Rate: Open
Job Length: full time
Start Date: 2008-05-03

Company Name: Gap Inc
Contact: HR
Phone: email only please
Fax: email only please

Description: * Execute design and fit intent into bulk production while maintaining corporate standards. * Collaborate with business partners to obtain clear direction and consensus on design aesthetic, fit intent and construction. * Lead fit session on live model or mannequin, work with Designer to achieve design aesthetic and communicate fit and balance corrections to participants * Effectively communicate fit intent, balance and construction to vendors via fit notes, diagrams, digital photos, Fast Fit or directly onto pattern. * Evaluate garment to determine compliance of spec, construction, and fit intent. * Identify potential production, quality and costing issues and make appropriate recommendations while maintaining design and fit intent. * Ensure size and fit consistency within product category. * Track and manage workflow and ensure seasonal deadlines are met. * Travel to S&VD offices and factories to work with technical teams to troubleshoot, educate, and understand factory capabilities. * Identify and proactively engage BP’s when issues arise with recommendations for viable options/ solutions and to escalate issues to supervisor if necessary. * Conducts self within established guidelines of the Corporate Fit Protocol, Gap Inc Code of Conduct, and Gap Inc. Purpose, Values, Behaviors in fittings. * Foster open communication and team environment with all business partners and receive constructive feedback professionally. * Hold self and others accountable for work commitments and outcomes. * Participate in departmental and cross-functional meetings as appropriate. * Expertise in patternmaking including grading, construction and fit for multiple or complex product * Knowledge of construction standards and manufacturing methods * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Organizational skills and ability to multi task * Ability to proactively trouble shoot and problem solve * Strong computer skills (preferred programs: computer pattern programs, such as ADS, Gerber, Lectra, computer spec writing programs i.e. PLM, PDM, Karat, Adobe Illustrator & Micrographix Designer, email systems i.e. Lotus Notes, MS Outlook and Microsoft Suite - MS Excel, MS Word and Powerpoint * AA or Certification in Patternmaking, Apparel Manufacturing, Design, or equivalent * 10+ years experience in the Apparel Industry including patternmaking and construction experience with full knowledge of total production timeline. * Some supervisory experience preferred * Domestic and International travel required 4-6X year.

Please refer to Job code gap-99120 when responding to this ad.

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