Technical Designer

Overview

We are authentic, professional providers of fun, focused on building a Great Place To Work For All by staying true to our mission: "Life's a Party, We're Makin' It Fun!" and "So Much Fun It's Scary!"

At Spencer's and Spirit Halloween, we do the right thing always-integrity, fairness, respect, and transparency are our foundation. You will find our culture to be inclusive, passionate, resilient, and one that values differences and embraces all.

One Team / One Goal

We are leaders and owners of our business success. Whether it's developing new and exclusive costumes, quality testing products, or implementing technology solutions, our teams understand the value of working collaboratively to embrace change through innovation, curiosity, and thoughtfulness.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible work environment
• Career advancement
• Competitive base salary
• Bonus opportunity
• Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holiday pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life and AD&D insurance
• 401k with a company match
• 30% merchandise discount

Responsibilities

The Technical Designer is responsible for the creation and management of technical specifications for all in-house costume product.

• Create technical specification packages for all direct sourced apparel/accessory product in men's, women's, kids, and infants, wovens and knits
• Collaborate with cross functional teams on development through production
• Communicate with factories to send tech packs, answer fit questions, and execute problem-solving initiatives during production
• Conduct fittings and take detailed notes and photos to execute fit comments and pattern corrections 
• Issue grade rules to ensure sizing consistency for all direct sourced product
• Complete factory pattern corrections as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; 5-10 years experience as a technical designer in the apparel industry                                        
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Illustrator, Photoshop
• PLM experience a plus
• Experience working with overseas vendors
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to manage schedules and timelines
• Experience in soft goods/apparel production/design/development
• Excellent communication skills

The pay range reflects the potential base salary range for this role. Individual base pay is determined by various factors such as relevant experience and skills, and the scope and responsibilities of the position.

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