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Job Title: Technical Designer Women%%27s Dressing & Novelty Tops
Job Location: NY: NEW YORK
Pay Rate: Open
Job Length: full time
Start Date: 2008-04-25

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

Description: %%0A * This position has ownership of Special Sizing and Japan fits.%%0A * Execute design and fit intent into bulk production while maintaining corporate standard%%0A * Collaborate with business partners to gain clear direction and consensus of fit intent.%%0A * Effectively communicate fit intent, balance and construction to vendors via pattern diagram or directly on pattern.%%0A * Identify potential production, quality and costing issues and make recommendations to ensure brand integrity.%%0A * Ensure size and fit consistency within the brand and across product categories.%%0A * Confirm compliance of garment to specifications and fit direction.%%0A * Communicate fit and balance issues via pattern diagram or directly on pattern.%%0A * Leads fit session on live model or mannequin and takes initiative of specific product (s).%%0A * Assure seasonal and Brand deadlines are met.%%0A * Identify and proactively engage supervisor and BP’s when issues arise%%0A * Collaborate with business partners on creation of a style to establish the initial spec and construction detail.%%0A * Conducts self and others within established guidelines of the Corporate Fit Protocol, Gap Inc Code of Conduct, and Gap Inc. Purpose, Value%%0A * Behaviors in fittings. %%0A * Fosters open communication and team environment with all business partners; receives constructive feedback professionally.%%0A * Holds self and others accountable for work commitments and outcomes.%%0A * Participates in departmental and cross-functional meetings as appropriate.%%0A * Evaluate garment to determine compliance of spec, construction, and fit intent.%%0A * Insure size and fit consistency within Brand and across product category.%%0A * Recommend raw material components to meet brand standard and uphold design intent.%%0A * Identify potential product, quality and costing issues and make appropriate recommendations.%%0A * Track and manage workflow and workload for own product and ensure product areas are maintained.with cross-functional team; gather information and update all reports necessary for meeting. * Expertise in patternmaking including grading, construction and fit. * 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. * Ability to effectively influence. * Ability to convey necessary corrections. * Strong computer skills (preferred programs: computer pattern programs, such as ADS, Gerber, Lectra, computer spec writing programs such as Gerber, PDM, Karat, email system i.e. Lotus Notes, MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word) * AA or Certification in Apparel Manufacturing, Design, Patternmaking or equivalent. * 5+ years experience in the Apparel Industry including patternmaking and construction experience with full knowledge of total production timeline. * May include travel up to 4 times per year domestic or international travel.

Please refer to Job code gap-79559 when responding to this ad.

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