Technical Designer

About the Role

As Technical Designer, you will execute technical product specifications for multiple complex programs within Kohls Proprietary Brands.

What Youll Do

• Develop accurate technical specifications aligning with Kohls brand ID, minimum construction standards, tolerances and grading requirements

• Collaborate with Product Integrity to ensure products meet performance testing protocols and requirements

• Conduct benchmarking and remain current on market trends and competition, providing recommendations based on insights

• Apply industry knowledge to resolve fit and production issues, fostering supplier and peer relationships

• Demonstrate proficiency in grading and consistency management, aligning with Technical Design Leadership and suppliers to implement changes

• Prepare for the Seasonal Sample Fit Benchmark by reviewing samples and presenting hypotheses for product improvements

• Guide new hires on Kohls processes and procedures

• Communicate technical specifications and collaborate with Vendors via PLM during product development

• Communicate sample corrections clearly to Vendors through written summaries, sketches and photos

• Support vendor onboarding and Certified Technical Designer training

• Additional tasks may be assigned

What Skills You Have

Required

• 5+ years of experience in Technical Design, Fashion Design, Pattern Making, Manufacturing or related industries

• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational skills

• Effective verbal and written communication abilities

• Bachelors Degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Manufacturing or a related field of expertise

Preferred

• Experience using PLM and Adobe Illustrator or similar specification packages and sketching programs

• Knowledge of textiles, construction and pattern-making/grading

This role is based at our New York Design Office. Youll work onsite from Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.

Kohls offers a variety of benefits to associates depending on full-time/part-time status and work hours, including: WORK LIFE BALANCE (PTO, Vacation Buy Program, Parental Leave), HEALTH & WELLNESS (Medical, Dental, Vision and other short and long term disability programs, Emergency health and wellness programs such as Accident Protection Plans, Critical Illness Plans and more), SAVINGS & RETIREMENT BENEFITS (401k, Flexible Spending Accounts and associate discount programs with Kohls partners), INSURANCE PROGRAMS (Life Insurance for you, your family or your pet, as well as other protection programs), and LIFE EVENTS (Legal and adoption assistance benefits).