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Cato Corporation lists this Associate Technical Designer opportunity in charlotte, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Associate Technical Designer is responsible for supporting the technical development, fit execution, and specification management of assigned product categories from concept through production. This role partners with Design, Product Development, Merchandising, Sourcing, and Vendors to ensure products meet fit, construction, quality, and brand standards. The Associate Technical Designer manages assigned categories with increasing independence while collaborating with the Technical Design Manager to execute seasonal priorities and maintain consistency across the product line.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Sample analysis, including measuring samples as required, conducting fit sessions with Buyers, and communicating appropriate fit and pattern corrections to Vendors.
Responsible for maintaining specification consistency across all product categories.
Making fit comments and corrections based on comparison with core specs and construction standards.
Development of Bid Packages for product development that capture the essence of the style while maintaining measurement and construction standards.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and Flex PLM systems.
Work in tandem with Merchandising, Sourcing, and Quality Assurance Departments, offering expertise and assistance as needed. xzgxqkn
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
Degree in Apparel Manufacturing/Technical Design/Pattern Making preferred.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
1-3 years experience as Technical Designer or in related fields
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Pattern-making/Grading/Measurement/Specifications skills
Garment construction (Industrial) and sewing skills a plus
Fit Analysis/Problem solving skills
Effective written and oral communication skills
Computer skills: Word, Excel, Adobe Illustrator a plus
REQUIRED PRE-EMPLOYMENT/SKILLS TESTING:
Drug Test/Criminal Background Screen
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Worksite address
charlotte, NC, 28269, US
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