Director, Technical Design - Gap Inc.
San Francisco, CA
About the Job
About Athleta
For the past 25 years, we’ve committed ourselves and our brand to a single aim: to empower all women and girls. Inspiration. Collaboration. Connection. Inclusivity. It’s what we do best, and we’re on the hunt for people who share our passion for leading an active lifestyle, growing personally as well as professionally, and creating game-changing products and experiences.
We use business as a force for good by putting people and the planet right up there with profit, which is why Athleta is a certified B Corp. Ready to make a move? Join us. Because we know that alone we’re strong, but together we’re unstoppable.
About the Role
In this role, you will be accountable for managing a team and maintaining and executing design aesthetics through consistent fit and construction, that aligns to our customers' needs. You will be a strong collaborator and influencer with cross functional partners and vendors and be able to translate design concepts into specifications for costing and first prototypes, by leveraging fit camps and maintaining overall customer fit consistency. You will be responsible for providing direction to global sourcing teams to expand vendor capabilities and troubleshoot fit issues, as needed.
What You'll Do
+ Establish and align Design Aesthetic requirements for Fit Intent and Fit Lock
+ Patternmaking, product and construction standards development
+ Fit empowerment through accountability and execution
+ Project Management, Fit Intent Metrics, Brand Filter execution
+ Effective Technical Design process engineering for bulk manufacturing
+ Innovation and technology integration
+ Vendor coaching and upskilling for Vendor Empowerment
Who You Are
+ Growth Mindset
+ A people-leader who can tap into the power of coaching. Ability to achieve more with less and connect effectively with direct reports
+ Cultivate trust amongst team and cross functional partners, gain buy-in from others, build _real_ influence, control the narrative, and elevate your leadership
+ Clear communicator, resilient, empower others to excel
+ Provide feedback for performance improvements, drive performance and hold team accountable to meet goals
Benefits at Athleta
+ 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 (https://corporate.gapinc.com/en-us/careers/gap-inc-careers/gap-inc-benefits) 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: $151,300 - $200,400 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 guidelines after 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.
For the past 25 years, we’ve committed ourselves and our brand to a single aim: to empower all women and girls. Inspiration. Collaboration. Connection. Inclusivity. It’s what we do best, and we’re on the hunt for people who share our passion for leading an active lifestyle, growing personally as well as professionally, and creating game-changing products and experiences.
We use business as a force for good by putting people and the planet right up there with profit, which is why Athleta is a certified B Corp. Ready to make a move? Join us. Because we know that alone we’re strong, but together we’re unstoppable.
About the Role
In this role, you will be accountable for managing a team and maintaining and executing design aesthetics through consistent fit and construction, that aligns to our customers' needs. You will be a strong collaborator and influencer with cross functional partners and vendors and be able to translate design concepts into specifications for costing and first prototypes, by leveraging fit camps and maintaining overall customer fit consistency. You will be responsible for providing direction to global sourcing teams to expand vendor capabilities and troubleshoot fit issues, as needed.
What You'll Do
+ Establish and align Design Aesthetic requirements for Fit Intent and Fit Lock
+ Patternmaking, product and construction standards development
+ Fit empowerment through accountability and execution
+ Project Management, Fit Intent Metrics, Brand Filter execution
+ Effective Technical Design process engineering for bulk manufacturing
+ Innovation and technology integration
+ Vendor coaching and upskilling for Vendor Empowerment
Who You Are
+ Growth Mindset
+ A people-leader who can tap into the power of coaching. Ability to achieve more with less and connect effectively with direct reports
+ Cultivate trust amongst team and cross functional partners, gain buy-in from others, build _real_ influence, control the narrative, and elevate your leadership
+ Clear communicator, resilient, empower others to excel
+ Provide feedback for performance improvements, drive performance and hold team accountable to meet goals
Benefits at Athleta
+ 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 (https://corporate.gapinc.com/en-us/careers/gap-inc-careers/gap-inc-benefits) 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: $151,300 - $200,400 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 guidelines after 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.
Source : Gap Inc.