Job Description

Executes product technical specifications for multiple or complex programs for Kohls Proprietary Brands.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

EXECUTES PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND DRIVE CONSISTENT STANDARDS FOR COMPLEX CATEGORY AND/OR MULTIPLE BRANDS

* Completes accurate technical specifications that adhere to Kohls testing, construction, tolerance and safety specifications
* Partner with Product Integrity to understand performance testing protocols and develop product to meet those requirements.
* Ensures dimension consistency by upholding Brand ID and Minimum Construction Standards
* Performs benchmarking, maintains awareness of market trends, competitively shops and makes recommendations
* Partners with Lead Tech Designer to guide new hires on Kohls processes and procedures
* Demonstrate accountability for meeting deadlines & calendar timing
* Monitor vendor scorecard and performance, facilitate improvements to sample approval timing, as needed

EXECUTES SAMPLE REVIEWS FOCUSING ON CONSTRUCTION AND FUNCTIONALITY

* Evaluates samples to ensure they meet construction,tolerances and safety standards and recommend solutions to improve product where possible
* Effectively conduct sample evaluations while delivering accurate and timely sample approvals
* Provides effective corrections, sketches, photos and sample comments that clearly communicates the required modifications for vendors
* Conducts quality and value analysis of samples to suggest product improvements that deliver customer expectations
* Maintain working knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements, safety protocols, and performance standards across categories

CONDUCTS VENDOR PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS

* Articulate technical specifications to vendor, Li & Fung via PLM
* Partners with Certified Technical Designers and vendors to resolve issues
* Engage with Certified Technical Designers at vendor/factory to guide better results on product development process
* Assist with internal and vendor onboarding and Certified Technical Designer training program

DRIVES CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

* Develop innovative solutions to recommend efficiencies in process or product related solutions to promote best outcome for Kohls workplace and/or customer
* Remain current in industry-leading manufacturing practices and equipment
* Drive creation/evolution of product standards as needed
* Partner with Product Integrity team to facilitate upstreaming of fabric quality evaluation

PRODUCT VALIDATION

* 5 Star Engineering
* Voice of Customer
* Store Audit

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

* Minimum of five years experience in technical design, construction, pattern making or design
* Experience leading fit sessions
* Strong attention to detail
* Excellent organizational skills
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Bachelors Degree in Design, Pattern making, Apparel Manufacturing or Industrial Design

PREFERRED

* Experience using PLM and Adobe-Illustrator or similar on-line specification package and sketching programs