About the RoleIn this role, you will be accountable for maintaining and executing design aesthetics through consistent fit and construction aligned to our customer’s needs, the ability to transfer design concepts into product and engineer them for mass production within costing guidelines by leveraging fit camps and maintaining customer fit consistency, and able to provide direction to global sourcing teams to expand vendor capabilities and troubleshoot fit issues as needed. You will also need to show strong collaboration skills and ability to influence cross-functional partners and vendors.What You'll Do
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Build product that meets the Design Aesthetic and Fit Intent using Blocks, Fit Camps, Length Guides, Waist Placement Guides and Construction Standards
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Lead fitting to validate Fit Intent and align with Design and Merch partners on silhouette, proportion, design details and construction
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Ensure fit consistency through establishing flattering fit and balanced garments for all size ranges including Petite, Plus, Short and Tall
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Use digital pattern software, 3D software, PLM and physical samples to analyze and develop fit throughout the lifecycle of the garment
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Ensure Digital and Physical samples comply with Brand quality standards throughout the product creation process
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Address quality issues from VOC callouts and look for opportunities for continuous improvement on fit, construction and quality to reduce return rates in your product category
Who You Are
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Ability to understand and apply your knowledge of patternmaking, construction, grading and fit to develop product to market that meets the Design aesthetic and Brand Fit consistency standards
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Ability to apply your expertise in Fit, Construction and Quality to build Brand right Fit and Quality that meets the cost target according to the Time & Action calendar
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Be a proactive, self starter who develops and utilizes tools, resources, and processes that support innovative and effective ways of working through all stages of Product DevelopmentStay updated with relevant trends and competitor fit attributes by maintaining a customer- centric mindset and an aesthetic eye
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A natural problem-solver who inspires a solution –centric approach in his/ her/ their team for solving challenges in fit, construction, cost, performance and quality
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Demonstrate high EQ with an ability to influence cross functional partners to reach consensus during fittings to ensure decisions enable the process to move forward
Top Skills
What We Do
In 1969, Don and Doris Fisher opened the first Gap store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco. They wanted to make it easier to find a great pair of jeans, and they did. Their denim and records store was a hit, and it grew to become one of the world’s most iconic brands.
Today we’re represented in more than 1400 stores in over 40 countries, and online. We have headquarters in New York, London, Shanghai, Tokyo, and, of course, San Francisco.
Our unique aesthetic is optimistic cool, elevated American style. Our clothes are crafted with care, with focused attention to thoughtful design. We believe in staying true to our heritage while creating what’s next.
Don and Doris Fisher always wanted to “do more than sell clothes.” They wanted to support the people who ran their company, to be active in their communities, and to have a positive impact on the world. Their vision helped transform retail, and we’re still following their lead.
We stand for freedom and possibility for all; we champion diverse ideas that transcend generations, geographies and genders.
