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Director, Technical Design - Kids and Baby
Director, Technical Design - Kids and Baby-September 2024
San Francisco
Sep 21, 2024
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About Director, Technical Design - Kids and Baby

  About Old Navy

  Forget what you know about old-school industry rules. When you work at Old Navy, you're choosing a different path. From day one, we've been on a mission to democratize fashion and make shopping fun again. Our teams make style accessible to everyone, creating high-quality, must-have fashion essentials for the whole family, with love, season after season.

  We opened our first store in 1994 in San Francisco and have been on a roll ever since. We cultivate a community of playful personalities that thrive in a fast-paced environment where our employees can be their most authentic selves. Here, we're family.

  About the Role

  In this role you will be accountable for managing a team that ensures the quality of the Old Navy brand through consistent and relevant fit and construction, which aligns to our customers' needs. You will be a strong collaborator and influencer with cross-functional partners and vendors and be able to express Old Navy's Fit Vision consistently from 1st prototype to Final Fit Approval, season after season. You will leverage your knowledge of 2D and 3D tools and methods to continuously innovate the fit process at Old Navy.

  What You'll Do

  An expert in Fit, Construction, and Quality, who understands the brand, the customer, and product history and who can consistently execute to a high level of aesthetic and functional requirements.A natural problem-solver who inspires a solution-centric approach in his/her/their team.A change agent who will develop and execute tools, resources, and processes that support innovative and effective ways of working through all stages of style development.A problem-solver who anticipates and resolves technical fit and construction issues during development stage and production fittings, and who develops a team to perform in the same manner.A people-leader who will manage and develop a technical design team to deliver in line with the business goals and professional growth.A strategic thinker who innovates, communicates and executes effectively with sustainable resultsWho You Are

  An advanced understanding and practical application of garment construction, patternmaking, and alterations and grading.Well-versed in 3D prototyping software and its implementation (CLO or Browzwear, preferred)Well-versed with PLM software and its implementation.Ability to work effectively with cross-functional partners and Supplier base.Ability to create and use interactive tools to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the Fit Process.Advanced knowledge of garment quality standards, testing and product safety requirements.Ability to motivate through engagement and team-building measures to retain employees in a positive work environment.Demonstrate a sound understanding of design, merchandising, and product development priorities.Establish and maintain an effective industry network, regularly benchmarking and actively participating in industry association working committees.Benefits at Old Navy

  Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees. One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry. Employees can take up to five "on the clock" hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice. Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay. Employee stock purchase plan. Medical, dental, vision and life insurance. See more of the benefits we offer. For eligible employees

  Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.

  Salary Range: $144,100 - $190,800 USD

  Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.

  US Candidates

  Please note that effective, June 30, 2022, Gap Inc. will no longer require any of its employees to wear face masks or require proof of COVID vaccination, unless required by local or state/provincial mandates or as part of Gap Inc's quarantine guidelinesafter being exposed to or testing positive for COVID. Therefore, please disregard any language in any job posting that refers to Gap Inc.'s face mask and proof of vaccination policy as said policy is no longer effective.

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