Act as the Fit Owner/Expert for multiple categories, managing the fit processes and providing fit experience
Exercise influence in fit recommendations and construction. Articulate fit recommendations and corrections with precision and clarity
Manage fit scheduling, support model selection and calibration, and ensure alignment on fit actions
Track and analyze fit data to assess risks
Oversee the Fit Library, post-fit sessions, and review patterns as necessary
Advise and coach team members on fit-related matters, elevating issues as required
Collaborate with design teams, cross-functional groups, and vendors on fit concerns
Manage wear testing, follow-up activities, and timing to ensure product excellence
Drive fit evaluation processes and communicate issue resolutions effectively to stakeholders
Demonstrate business awareness in areas such as costing, raw materials, and production processes
Represent Technical Design in cross-functional and team meetings, contributing insights and expertise
Attend and participate in brand meetings, including Design Review, Line Review, and Style Review sessions
Lead vendor meetings to facilitate collaboration and ensure alignment
VS&Co provides a range of compensation for this role as shown. Your actual salary will be determined by a number of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic region, or other relevant factors.
Qualifications
A technical education in garment fit and construction to degree level or equivalent work experience
Practical experience in patternmaking and garment construction for bulk production
Fifteen years of technical experience, gained while working within either the textile industry, or in a retail environment
An understanding and preferably 2-3 years’ experience using computer specification package (PDM)
Practical experience of applying proven techniques of quality assurance within the clothing industry
Eight to ten years’ experience in team and process management
Good command of written and spoken English
Candidates with less experience will be considered as Manager, Technical Design