TECHNICAL DESIGNER - Activewear

Whether you lead yourself, a team, or the company, everyone is a leader at A&F. Our goal is to create relevant products and brand experiences that allow our customers to define the narrative of their own stories. Our technical designers lead cross functional fit sessions and communicate with vendors and factories to bring our vision to life. Develop standards for activewear fits with focus placed on functionality meeting design intent Lead cross functional interactive fit sessions to protect fit consistency and functional performance Conduct wear tests and try-on sessions to gain customer insight and continually improve product Create and edit patterns to drive fit direction Build detailed tech packs including sketches, construction specifications and graded specs Collaborate with overseas vendors to manage the garment sampling process Communicate with factories to identify & resolve production issues Manage product cycle from sketch through pre-production samples and final bulk garments Understand and action on customer insight through various data points including reviews, returns, focus groups, etc. Passion for the A&F Co. brands and the role Detail-oriented with excellent time management and organizational skills Career-driven, strong work ethic and high performance standards Strong communication and presentation skills Strong pattern making, draping and grading skills A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brand A strong desire for adventure & curiosity Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced, structured environment Portfolio is required with Application