What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tech Designer, Innerwear position at JOCKEY?
At Jockey, caring is our responsibility. It’s the fabric of who we are and drives everything we do. It drives us to listen, innovate, and improve. To design thoughtfully. To craft skillfully. To give back wholeheartedly. Founded in 1876, Jockey is a family-owned company recognized the world over for delivering feel-good comfort. Our premium apparel is sold in more than 140 countries and our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer service is legendary.
We believe that extraordinary service comes from the heart and is delivered by extraordinary individuals! Is that you?
Jockey is seeking a Tech Designer, Innerwear, to join our Design team!
JOB SUMMARY
The Tech Designer, Innerwear, will build innerwear from concept to production, ensuring product is within block fit and standards framework. This position will collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure fit and quality excellence.
This position will be located at our corporate headquarters in Kenosha, WI (between Chicago, IL and Milwaukee, WI area).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Accurately interpret designers’ intent from development through production.
- Create and maintain tech packs, including garment construction, sketches, graded measurement charts, fit comments, and pattern corrections.
- Communicate fit revisions to factories through pattern corrections and images.
- Maintain fit consistency based on category history, block patterns, and standards specs.
- Research and resolve fit and construction issues using appropriate resources.
- Identify potential production, quality, and costing issues, and make appropriate recommendations while maintaining design and fit intent.
- Schedule and lead fit sessions on live models and determine necessary fit adjustments to achieve desired base fit of garments.
- Conduct wear tests to ensure garment wearability and product performance.
- Research competitors, trends, and new technologies in the industry.
- Track and manage samples to ensure seasonal deadlines are met.
- Collaborate with designers and product development to ensure product is feasible for production.
- Conduct competitive analysis when required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 5-7 years of proven applied experience in patternmaking, grading, and construction.
- Bachelor’s degree in technical design or related field required.
- Understanding of physical fit – evaluation of body size, shape, and the relationship of clothing on the target body.
- Knowledgeable in garment construction, patternmaking, and technical design processes.
- Solid knowledge of different fabrics and materials used in innerwear, including their properties and suitability for specific garment constructions.
- Understanding of comfort and support requirements for different types of innerwear.
- Solid working knowledge of sewing techniques, stitch properties, and overall garment detail.
- Knowledge of garment fit and ability to articulate fit change recommendations.
- Working knowledge of a computerized patternmaking system, Gerber Accumark a plus.
- Elevated sense of style and aesthetic.
- Detail oriented with strong collaboration and communication skills.
- Proficient in Adobe Suite, specifically Illustrator.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Solid working knowledge of PLM system.
In return for your expertise, JOCKEY offers a competitive and comprehensive flexible benefits package which includes Medical/Dental/Life/Vision, 401(k), educational support, paid Volunteerism program, fitness club discounts, onsite health & wellness programs, generous employee discounts, a business casual work environment, a challenging work environment, and exciting career growth opportunities!