Job Title: Technical Designer
Summary:
As a Technical Designer at Bemis, you will manage and lead moderate to high level technical development of assigned brand customer developments from design concept through to production ready hand-off.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Responsible for accurately interpreting designs intent from development through production for Apparel. Builds partnerships and works collaboratively across functions to meet shared objectives.
* Build physical prototypes and application samples that are high quality and can be used for internal and external presentation purposes.
* Collaborate closely with design, development, and product teams to understand project goals and translate them into technical design requirements.
* Utilize your strong technical background to create innovative and functional designs for apparel.
* Plan and track the development schedule of customer projects.
* Allocate sample works as necessary to Milano Sample Maker who reports in through a dotted line.
* Collaborate with the global Design and Application Team to ensure all developments within apparel category are aligned to Bemis quality standards and guidelines.
* Stay up to date on industry trends, materials, and technologies to ensure Bemis remains at the forefront of innovation.
* Conduct research and development to identify new techniques and processes that improve design and production efficiency.
* Develop and maintain technical design standards and processes to ensure consistency and quality across all product portfolios.
* Review and approve pattern and sample prototypes to ensure they meet design and performance standards.
* Identify and troubleshoot any technical issues that arise during the design and production process.
* Continuously evaluate and improve design processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
* Represent Bemis at industry events and conferences to showcase our design capabilities and stay informed on market trends.
* Create and maintain tech packs including garment construction, sketches, graded measurement charts, mold specifications, fit comments, and pattern corrections.
* Communicate clear fit revisions to factories through pattern corrections and images.
Qualifications/Job Skills:
* Degree in Apparel Design or related major.
* 5+ years minimum Technical Design or related experience.
* 3+ of Technical Design related work with Lounge or Activewear Apparel.
* Experience working and traveling to factories becoming familiar with the manufacturing process.
* Experience and/or strong desire to learn Gerber Pattern Design and 3D Clo Software.
* Clear and effective written and verbal communication across various audiences.
* Strong organizational skills with acute attention to detail.
* Ability to self-manage, work independently, and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced and time sensitive environment.
* Ability to work well in a team and collaborate across timezones.
* Strong hands-on making skills are a must. Bonding experience is not required but viewed highly.
* Champions flexibility and adaptability; Shows ability to be persistent and flexible.
* Proficient with Microsoft Suite and Adobe Illustrator.
* Experience and comfort providing educational training to teams or presenting in a formal business setting.
* Proficiency in both spoken and written English and Italian.
About the Role:
This role requires a Technical Designer with a strong background in apparel design and development. The ideal candidate will have experience working with cross-functional teams, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and ensuring high-quality results.
About the Bemis Co-Lab:
Bemis has created Collaborative (Co-Lab) spaces around the world that are used as hubs for education and inspiration of our extensive product portfolio. When a brand or factory partner come to visit our lab, we strive to offer them a full experience to better understand how to select, implement, and use our products in their finished goods.