Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth. The Senior Technical Designer is responsible for ensuring that the desired appearance, fit, and construction standards are met. The senior technical designer will have responsibility of one or more product categories as well as train and mentor technical designers to develop skills and knowledge. Job Description: Education: Bachelor’s degree in fashion or technical design or equivalent years of related work experience required Work Experiences: 5 years of related work experience required Experience with measuring garments, garment construction, the fit evaluation process, and communicating garment corrections required 1-3 years’ experience with 3D fashion design preferred Skills: Proficiency in fabric construction and garment construction Extensive knowledge of pattern making, correction, and grading Ability to complete fit evaluations and implement necessary corrections Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels, both internal and external Advanced organizational skills required to mitigate risk and meet multiple deadlines in frequently changing environment Ability to analyze, articulate, and solve complex problems and concepts to make effective business decisions Responds positively to change, embracing and using new practices or values to accomplish goals and solve problems Maintain the customer’s perspective as a driving force behind business decisions and activities Ability to work collaboratively with overseas factories and manufacturers to ensure product quality and consistency Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and FLEX PLM Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop Proficiency with a 2D/3D pattern making system (Browzwear preferred) Responsibilities: Adherence to the time and action calendar including tracking and following up on outstanding submittals of fit, size run, preproduction, and production garments Manage all fit sessions to increase quality of fit and construction and add efficiencies to fit processes while improving and maintaining measuring guides Lead and maintain fit model application, selection process, and manage the Model “Go -See Meetings” Lead team into streamlining fit process in 3D Own 2D patterns and direct fit corrections in 3D Engineer product to reduce costs by utilizing 3D technology Create and manage library of 2D/3D patterns, blocks, and templates of key silhouettes and measurements Optimize 3D technology by initiating its use in initial design development Work with Quality Assurance to ensure fabrics and components are compatible with technical fit and specifications Identify potential production, quality, and costing issues at conception and make recommendations to ensure brand integrity Lead team to create, manage, update, and organize specifications, grades, and grade rules in Flex PLM and Pattern Making Software Evaluate competition to compare fit, products, pricing, and design Assist in the documentation of Standard Operating Procedures Attend related seminars and stay up to date on industry developments in fit, construction, and new techniques Required to learn company policies, procedures, and safety rules Duties may change and associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned Physical Requirements & Attendance: Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior Up to 10% domestic and international travel, overnight stays as needed Full time Equal Employment Opportunity Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. Academy® Sports Outdoors is one of the nation’s largest sporting goods and outdoor retailers. It’s no surprise that we not only know how to create experiences for our customers, but for our team members as well. Understanding our people and the things that matter to them the most has been at the core of the Academy® culture for over 80 years. With more than 22,000 team members, we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.