.Dickies: Technical Designer - Multiple OpeningsApply locationsUSCA > USA > California > Costa Mesa HQ Bldg2 - VFCtime type Full timeposted on Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id R-20250328-0014For over a century, Dickies has been worn by those forging their own path to shape the world we live in.
We celebrate the can-do spirit of tradespeople, skaters, and doers who continue to put their trust in us.
And we're ready for the next 100 years of rolling up our sleeves alongside them, creating styles that work as hard as they do.So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture.
If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team dedicated to those people that work hard and play harder, Dickies just may be the place for you.Technical Designer, Knits/AccessoriesWhat will you do?A day in the life of a Technical Designer for Knits and Accessories at Dickies looks a little like this.The Technical Designer is a member of the Global team and drives the fit strategy and fit standards, leads fit sessions and fit garments with the product team while providing fit recommendations and solutions to issues related to Knits and Accessories.
The Technical Designer will provide direction to a wider team, as well as technical recommendations to design to create consistency of fit and construction and to help achieve design concepts and category initiatives.
In addition, you'll create and communicate pattern revisions, incorporating styling and fit changes.Let's break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.Execute design and fit intent into bulk production while maintaining corporate standards.Provide technical expertise during design pass off, advising on construction techniques and finishing details with a demonstrated ability to create profitable designs.Lead fit session on live model or mannequin, work with Designer to achieve aesthetic, communicate fit & balance corrections to participants.Effectively communicate fit intent, balance and construction to factories for each style in the PLM system.Evaluate garment to determine compliance of spec, construction, and fit intent.Identify potential production and quality issues and make appropriate recommendations while maintaining design and fit intent.Ensure size and fit consistency within product category.Track and manage workflow and ensure seasonal deadlines are met.Work closely with cross functional teams to identify & proactively engage when issues arise with recommendations for viable options/solutions & escalate issues to Manager if needed.Participate in departmental and cross-functional meetings.What do you need to succeed?We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day.
For this role, there are foundation skills you'll need to succeed and excel