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Technical Designer, Apparel

Singapore

September 2, 2024

Technical Designer, Apparel
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Job ID

10081710

Location

Singapore, Singapore

Business

Disney Experiences

Date posted

Sep. 02, 2024

Job Summary:

Wherever you are in the amazing world of Disney, you are contributing to the stories of our iconic brands, recognised by audiences everywhere for entertainment, information and inspiration. Innovation, imagination and inclusion are at the core of Disney, defining the experience that we deliver as well as providing the foundation of our success. The scope of our business, combined with global growth and collaboration result in an inclusive employee experience characterised by continuous learning, development and achievement.
The Technical Designer is responsible for working with internal cross functional partners; Sourcing, US Tech Design Quality Assurance and suppliers to interpret apparel design concepts into development of marketable styles that can meet target costs in mass production, while maintaining high quality and safety standards. The Technical Designer acts as a critical resource sharing expertise in the areas related to garment design, fit and construction, while providing guidance, training, and practical, cost-effective solutions.
Responsibilities:

Work with supplier to translate trend and product inspiration ideas, technical drawings and construction information is accurately interpreted and executed.
- Support suppliers to ensure development/fit samples are executed per technical packages and adhere to Disney’s testing, construction, and quality standards.
- Collaborate with US Tech Design Make appropriate adjustments to measurements and patterns as necessary.

Drive product development timeline, managing sampling review and holding suppliers and cross functional partners accountable to key deadlines.
- Provide information and guidance to educate suppliers and partners about the standard fit approval process.
- Review fit samples submitted from vendors, ensuring fit, quality, construction and art placement meets spec before sending to US partners for review/approval.
- Maintain accurate, well organized style history following established departmental SOP.
- Login all received fit samples in sample log and time and action spreadsheet.
- Update T&A spreadsheet with fit report data and sample stage status
- Follow up and distribute approved pre-production samples comment to the respective sourcing and suppliers.
- Review sample’s spec and quality and provide comments on the samples prior to sending to US partners for final approval.
- Samples patterns / mockup art nested patterns art size and placements review
- Attending suppliers enquiries relating products technical, comments corrections, specs issues.

Support cross functional partners to understand production capabilities and limitations in order to develop actionable product specs.
- Communicate daily with US partners to clarify technical questions and submitting critical updates and information.

Requirements:

Basic pattern making and grading skills.
Experience working on adult and children’s knit and woven apparel.
Ability to evaluate desired fit, styling and/or business needs to apply and/or adjust grade as required.
Experience conducting fit sessions on model/fit forms to assess fit, proportion, and overall styling of garments.
In depth knowledge of textiles, trims, stitch/seam types and their performance.
Understanding of cost effective garment engineering.
Self-motivated, thorough and details orientated.
Ability to work as a team, approachable.
Ability to work on multiple projects within specified time frames.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:

Minimum 5 – 6 year experience in Technical Design Capacity; Fashion Degree is a plus
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience/both combined
Strong Microsoft Office skills:Excel. Powerpoint, and Outlook, etc.
Experience in Adobe Illustrator and Gerber Accumark pattern design system or similar program
3D fitting software knowledge preferred but not compulsory
Willing to learn new computer programs and improve skills as required
Proficiency in English and Mandarin (spoken and written)
Ability to communicate in other languages would be a plus

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
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