APPAREL TECHNICAL DESIGNER

In 1931, we opened the doors to our very first store right in the heart of Duluth, Minnesota. As we’ve grown, we’ve never become too big to remember our hometown roots. In fact, we’re proud to say our home office, and one of our stores, is still located in Duluth, MN.

We inspire women of all ages to look and feel their best – just as they are. With over 1,000 stores across North America, we’ve earned our reputation as a leader in hometown fashion. The true secret to our success is deeply rooted in our commitment to our
values.

While we’ve grown substantially over the years – we’re anything but corporate. Our employees stand behind our hometown values, the service we offer, and the culture we live and breathe.

maurices is a subsidiary of ascena retail group, inc. (NASDQ: ASNA), which includes dressbarn, Justice, Catherines, Lane Bryant, Ann Taylor, LOFT, and Lou & Grey. We operate as eight distinct brands but have the unique opportunity to collaborate; creating synergies that wouldn't otherwise be possible. Together, ascena retail group is the single largest specialty retailer focused on women's apparel with over 4,900 stores and 70,000 associates.

The Technical Designer is responsible for coordinating and monitoring the garment technical development process from design development to production. They will analyze and review merchandise construction and overall quality.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead fit sessions, analyze fit and accurately communicate corrections of assigned product area

• Manage and monitor all styles from order placement through pre-production to meet the time and action calendar

• Establish, monitor, and maintain fit, construction, and workmanship standards for your product category and ensure consistency across all vendor and factory bases

• Provide technical expertise and support to cross functional teams on fit development and pre-production activities

• Create, update, and utilize blocks, and patterns to ensure standards are being met

• Competitive shop the market researching size, fit,
construction techniques, and labeling

Ongoing Leadership Competencies:

• Accurately estimate time and difficulty of individual tasks and projects; makes conscious decisions about how time is spent; negotiates realistic deadlines up front and delivers on commitments

• Holds self-accountable for individual results; takes
appropriate and timely action on individual tasks and
projects to achieve objectives

• Seen as a constant contributor to the team both inside and outside of his/her own function

• Maintains effectiveness when dealing with people from a variety of backgrounds; picks up on the need to modify own behavior in response to situations; adjusts behavior and adapts new strategies to changes in people and situations

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent business experience in related area

Experience:

• 5-7+ years experience of technical or manufacturing
experience; bottoms experience a plus

Skills:

• Clear understanding of pattern making/grading and how fabrics/trims affect the fit of the garment

• Ability to work independently or part of a team

• Possess strong written and verbal communication and critical thinking skills

• Proficient in Web PDM or similar product management system, clear understanding of Adobe Illustrator drawing tool and Microsoft office software

Relocation to Duluth, MN is required.