Role overview

Qualifications

College degree or equivalent work experience
Minimum 4 years of technical design experience within the apparel industry
Proficiency with BeProduct, Adobe Illustrator CS6, Accumark 10.3, Outlook, Excel and Word
Strong communication, leadership in live fit sessions, and ability to independently manage risk and drive product development

Responsibilities

Collaborates with Designers and Merchants to understand the design concept/vision and influence changes as needed to ensure product fit, function, price, and delivery goals can be achieved in bulk production
Establishes and records all technical garment specifications within Yunique to direct and enable worldwide technical partners to develop and produce high-quality, appropriately engineered products
Leads fit sessions with Designers and Merchants by adhering to EXP fit roles and guidelines, and evaluates product to predict and manage risk from concept through final production approval
Tracks and manages all fit samples/packages, communicates plan of action across cross-functional teams, and coordinates with vendors and planners for each fit session

Key facts

Remote from: New York (USA)
Full time
Mid-level (2-5 years)
Designer
85 - 123K yearly
English

Hard skills

Textile Design Pattern Lab (Software) Calendar Management Custom Trim Vendor Management Technical Standard Sample Management Apparel Sales Product Launch Readiness Compliance Management Brand Management Risk Management Packaging Design Adobe Creative Cloud Cross-Functional Collaboration

Other skills

Microsoft Excel
Record Keeping
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook
Adaptability
Leadership
Multitasking
Time Management
Detail Oriented
Verbal Communication Skills

About the company

EXPRESS

Grounded in versatility and powered by a styling community, Express is a modern, multichannel apparel and accessories brand whose purpose is to Create Confidence & Inspire Self-Expression. Launched in 1980 with the idea that style, quality and value should all be found in one place, Express has been a part of some of the most important and culture-defining fashion trends. The Express Edit design philosophy ensures that the brand is always ‘of the now’ so people can get dressed for every day and any occasion knowing that Express can help them look the way they want to look and feel the way they want to feel. The Company operates over 500 retail and outlet stores in the United States and Puerto Rico, the express.com online store and the Express mobile app. Express, Inc. is comprised of the brands Express and UpWest, and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol EXPR. For more information, please visit www.express.com or our career site at www.careers.express.com.

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Job description

Overview:

About PHOENIX

PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a retail platform operating the Express and Bonobos brands worldwide. Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style whether dressing for work, everyday or special occasions. Bonobos is a menswear brand known for being pioneers of exceptional fit and a personalized, innovative retail model. Customers can experience our brands in over 400 Express retail and Express Factory Outlet stores, 50 Bonobos Guideshops, and online at www.express.com and www.bonobos.com.

About Express

Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to creating confidence and inspiring self-expression. Since its launch in 1980, the brand has embraced a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style. Whether dressing for work, everyday or special occasions, Express ensures you look and feel your best, wherever life takes you.

The Company operates over 400 retail and outlet stores in the United States and Puerto Rico, the express.com online store and the Express mobile app.

Location Name: New York Office Responsibilities:

A Technical Designer independently determines & sets all garment engineering standards for product development & final production, arranges & leads cross-functional fit sessions, manages risks, sample tracking & influences calendar/workflow for a specified garment category or categories.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborates with Designers and Merchants to understand the design concept/vision and influence changes as needed to help ensure the product, fit, function, price & delivery goals can be successfully achieved in a bulk production scenario
Establishes & records all technical owned garment specifications within Yunique to direct & enable our world-wide technical partners to develop & produce high quality & appropriately engineered products
Leads fit sessions with Designers & Merchants by adhering to the established EXP fit roles & responsibilities guidelines
Evaluated product to predict and manage risk from design concept through final production approval
Records fit session comments & ensures plan of action including product status is clearly understood & aligned upon all CF teams
Utilizes Gerber Accumark, Illustrator & Vendor virtual sampling capabilities as needed to expedite & clearly communicate garment specifications & changes
Tracks and manages all fit samples/packages
Collaborates to arrange & manage all outlook planners for each fit session
Calibrates new vendor technical partners
Determines when a product fit, use & application of trims & all other engineering is commercially approvable & ready for mass production
Ensures content of all final Tech packs including labeling, marketing and packing requirements are compliant with Express category standards and/or Merchant approved expectations
Upholds & improves department-specific technical standards, record keeping, process, procedures & tools

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Education: College degree or equivalent work experience
Experience: Minimum 4 years Technical Design within the apparel industry

CRITICAL SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

Strong communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal)
Consistently demonstrated strong leadership within live fit sessions & other cross-functional team meetings
Leverages a strong understanding of garment engineering, apparel factory operations & patternmaking to achieve business goals
Models agility/ability to multitask & adapt to change
Proven ability to independently, consistently & appropriately manage risk at all stages of product development
Proven ability to independently lead and influence through clear and consistent actions in a cross-functional team environment
Ability to manage & follow through on a task from start to finish within a specified timeline without supervision
Experience with BeProduct, Adobe Illustrator CS6, Accumark 10.3, Outlook, Excel and Word

Benefits and Compensation:

Express offers a range of benefits to help protect full-time associates health and long-term financial security including:

Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage
401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company match
Merchandise discount
Paid Time Off
Parental leave for new moms and dads

For part-time associates, PHOENIX is partnering with LIG Solutions to help associates obtain individual insurance coverage that best fits their needs and budget, including major medical, dental, vision, supplemental insurance, life Insurance and more.

Additionally, part-time associates may be eligible to receive paid sick leave, public health emergency leave and to participate in the 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company match.

Part-time associates are also eligible to receive an Express merchandise discount, participate in our Learn & Earn incentive program, and choose voluntary benefits through YouDecide.

Actual compensation offered is dependent upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, work location, education, relevant skills and experience of the candidate.

Pay Range: $85,100 - $123,200 Closing:

An equal opportunity employer, PHOENIX does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or any other terms and conditions of employment hiring on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected characteristic. PHOENIX only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. PHOENIX is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to search and apply for a job position due to a disability, please call 1-800-964-9793 and say 'Associate Relations' or send an e-mail to AssociateRelations@Express.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Notification to Agencies: Please note that PHOENIX does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, PHOENIX will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.