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West Goshen Township, Pennsylvania, United States
Onsite
Your Opportunity, Your Team
The Tech Designer supports QVC and is responsible for creating Technical Product Development Packets for all apparel as well as fitting of these styles and following them through to the release of the graded specs. Categories include woven, knits, sweaters intimates, swim wear and outerwear across multiple brands.
Where You'll Work
This role is hybrid and will require you to be onsite at Studio Park in West Chester, PA several days per month (onsite days are predetermined and standard across the company). Relocation assistance is available for this role.
What You'll Do
Product Development: Attend development meetings with designers/merchants and vendors to understand vision/concept and provide technical guidance and direction
Build detailed tech packs in PLM system to send to vendors utilizing designer's initial flat sketch, BOM & specific construction to create garments. Attend proto fittings/product review meetings to ensure desired aesthetic and measurements are met and update all necessary changes in PLM
Support product lifecycle from concept through final production approval
Maintain consistency in fit aesthetic for each brand. Develop, update and utilize library of blocks and patterns to ensure standards are being met to support best fit and to expedite the production process
Lead all fit sessions. Fit garments weekly to meet QVC standards and brand integrity. Ability to adjust patterns, analyze garment construction and expertise. Measure samples, compare construction and overall execution vs. tech pack requirements
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's Degree in fashion design or related program
Minimum 6-8 years industry experience with-in Technical Design
Understanding of Technical Design process and product construction
Knowledge of how product is sourced, developed and marketed
Must understand how to work in PLM System
Strong pattern-making, grading, draping skills
Knowledge of garment construction and fitting skills
Proficiency in PC operation, MS office and Excel, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator software
Exceptional communication and presentation skills and ability to understand how to adapt presentation for international cultures
Travel: Required to travel to meet with vendors and suppliers as part of the product development process. Potential for international multi-market travel
Our Total Rewards package includes benefits you’ll love such as competitive compensation, paid time off, an employee assistance program, parental leave, paid volunteer hours, and amazing company discounts! In our US market, you can also expect health care benefits starting on day 1, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement benefits.
QVC Group is committed to inclusion and belonging for all and ensuring that our workplace provides equal employment opportunities for all team members and candidates and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. As an equal opportunity employer, QVC Group is committed to a barrier-free employment process. If you need reasonable accommodations/support throughout, please contact us at workwithus@qvcgrp.com for assistance.
If provided, salary ranges are a general guideline only, and actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and geographic location as well as business and market conditions.