What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Technical Designer position at Cutter & Buck?
Job Description
Job Description
Our Mission : From our roots in the Pacific Northwest, we will grow a global lifestyle brand for empowered people who share our genuine spirit to find new ways forward.
Our Culture : We believe in iconic products, engineered for versatility, designed to be our consumer’s favorite. We believe in sustainability and efficiency in our products and in our processes. We believe technology enables global engagement with consumers, and powers a trusted experience for our customers.
Our Location :
Our Seattle Fulfillment Center (SFC) is located in the heart of the Ikea Commercial District where we have 200,000 square feet of state of the art production and inventory. We maximize our facility with two shifts of production, five days per week. We enjoy a culturally diverse workforce and promote team orientated solutions to delight our customers.
The Senior Technical Designer is responsible for managing the technical design process through the Product Life Cycle, according to the company’s Product Development Process Steps Calendar, through close collaboration with the Merchandising, Design, and Production teams. Communication with mentioned groups includes all phases of development including, but not limited to; construction details, pattern review and revision, graded spec, garment fit including audits to agents and factories, garment sampling, garment fittings and advising grading revisions when necessary. The Senior Technical Designer may be asked to provide a specialists view to specific areas of expertise to include; fit, patternmaking, grades, general troubleshooting and mentoring / coaching team members as requested by the Design & Development team.
Essential Functions :
- Product Development Leadership :
Identify best construction methods for each style and maintain established construction quality standards.
Proven ability to effectively communicate fit and pattern adjustments within a digital environment to diverse audiences, including those with limited proficiency in English.
Primary contact with NWG Sourcing Technical Designer : Create, facilitate and monitor Centric based communication and accountability structure with NWG Sourcing Technical Design team. Develop relationships and share tools collaboratively.
With a keen eye for product DNA adherence and persistence for quality, ensure all developed products exceed Cutter & Buck’s product DNA
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Education and Experience :
Work Environment :
Our Workplace : Employees shall work in a non-hostile work environment. That is, the employee is expected not to engage in any activity that unreasonably interferes with performance of any other employee, such as sexual harassment, unlawful discrimination or any other behavior that unduly demeans or intimidates another employee.
Our Employees : Full Time Employees enjoy employer subsidized medical, dental and vision eligibility, Paid Sick leave and Annual Vacation leave. Employees are also eligible for participation in our 401k plan with company match and ten (10) paid holidays in a calendar year.
Cutter & Buck is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment post-offer substance abuse testing, complete post-offer background check are required for all positions. A clear driving record may be required for Safety Sensitive and Sales positions.
Cutter & Buck, Inc. is a socially responsible company.
