Design, Technical Development Coordinator

VARSITY SPIRIT, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE DRIVING FORCE IN SPIRIT ACROSS CHEER, DANCE AND BAND

For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team and performing arts. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit’s 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, and competitions, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year.
 

OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY

At Varsity Spirit, the safety and wellbeing of the young people we serve is of the utmost importance. Since our inception 50 years ago, we have been – and remain – steadfastly committed to doing our part to create a safe and positive environment for our participants’ physical, emotional, and social development, and promoting an environment free from abuse and misconduct. Varsity has a zero tolerance for abuse in its programs, events, and associated business activities. Varsity is committed to reporting all suspicions, allegations, and incidents of abuse in full accordance with local laws and reporting requirements. Learn more at Our Commitment to Safety - Varsity.com.

WORK TYPE: Onsite / Remote

LOCATION DETAILS:  14460 Varsity Brands Way, Farmers Branch, TX 75244

WORK HOURS:  Monday – Friday; 8am-5pm CST

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

The Design Development Coordinator plays a crucial role in bringing our best designs to life and ensuring impeccable execution of our apparel collections. The commitment to the design team’s performance at Varsity Spirit directly enhances the student experience, capturing the essence of our athletic and performance communities with each design.

The Design, Technical Development Coordinator at Varsity Spirit will work closely with the design and production teams to manage the technical aspects of garment development. From initial concept to finished product, you’ll oversee the technical processes to ensure quality and accuracy. Provides day to day design development support including general administrative duties, project management responsibilities for design development team.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Collaborate with design teams to translate creative concepts into technical specifications.
• Coordinate the creation of tech packs, ensuring all measurements, construction details, and materials are accurately documented.
• Communicate with suppliers and manufacturers to oversee sampling and production processes, addressing any issues that arise.
• Conduct fit sessions, analyze garment construction, and ensure designs meet company quality standards.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of garment production techniques and fabric trends in the customized apparel industry.
• Provide day to day design support including general administrative duties for design development team. 
• Assist in the internal set-up of design styles from 2D concept sketches to product lifestyle management template
• Provides design development team with key with measurements, materials, colors, and constructions methods to guide manufacturers or production teams
• Work closely with sample makers or manufacturers to produce initial versions of the product, make adjustments as necessary.
• Participate in meetings to share progress, gather feedback, and make adjustments based on input from various stakeholders
• Make necessary adjustments to improve functionality, aesthetics, or manufacturability, ensuring the final product meets all requirements
• Documentation to ensure all specifications and design decisions are clearly communicated to the production team to facilitate accurate manufacturing in product lifestyle management programs
• Partner with Design, Technical Design, Pattern Team, and New Product Development.
• Facilitate communication and information sharing among team members ensuring everyone is informed about changes, and challenges to ensure best practices.
• Maintain knowledge and awareness of industry brands supported (i.e., VSF, VASF, VPA, etc.) 
• Supports design development team with assets for training and internal product set-up. 
• Assist with catalog photo shoot preparation and on-site duties. 

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Salesforce.com, Product Lifecycle Management software 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, juggle multiple tasks at the same time, and adapt to changing priorities or project requirements.
• Flexible team player; able to quickly adapt to change
• Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and handle multiple projects simultaneously. 
• ​Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in documentation, specifications, and project deliverables. 
• Experience in coordinating cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment, fostering positive relationships and driving consensus. 

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Design, Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising or Communications preferred, or equivalent field experience/expertise  
• ​Previous experience in design, technical design, pattern making, product development, or a related role is desired. Design with woven products, required. 
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and CAD tools.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a professional office environment. Largely a sedentary role with some filing requiring the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary. The ability to sit or stand for long periods through meetings and while operating office equipment, PC’s, laptop, telephone will be required.  

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; drive, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

During events, the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time (5 hours plus) is required. The ability to communicate with customers and colleagues using the following but not limited to radio, walkie talkie, text message and email is required. The ability to lift, bend, push, pull and manipulate equipment that is a minimum of 30 lbs. is required.

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JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT

At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.

OUR VALUES

Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.

Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.

Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.

Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.

Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.

Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.

OUR BENEFITS

We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.