Sr Technical Developer-1
- Employer
- Target
- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Start date
- Jan 11, 2022
- Closing date
- Jan 26, 2022
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- Category
- Retail / Wholesale
- Employment Status
- Full Time
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Description:
Sr. Technical Developer, Apparel & Accessories
Responsibilities:
· Drive in cycle product/category development and innovation
· Support business priorities, product functional requirements, and performance expectations to ensure fit and quality consistency
· Collaborate with the Designer to research and develop guest-focused Owned Brand product from concept through execution
· Partner with Designer, Merchandising, Sourcing and Vendors to deliver on product objectives and business strategy while adhering to calendar timelines
· In partnership with overseas technical design teams and vendors, create and maintain, complete and accurate specifications and approvals in PLM system
· Communicate daily with internal and external partners to ensure high quality execution in materials, components, and fit
· Lead collaboration with design, sourcing and vendors on scope and feasibility, 3D/physical sample review for quality and adherence to standards.
· Lead in-cycle technical research, wear testing, quality analysis, innovation and product solutions
· Partner proactively with overseas technical designers, production engineers and vendors to alleviate potential manufacturing, quality, and fit concerns within the product development cycle
· Lead in cycle market research of competitors, benchmarks, and new opportunities to engineer value and drive development of cost viable quality products.
· Partner with guest insights and product testing teams to drive guest research and wear testing to build products that foster love and loyalty
· Represent close to vendor and production teams to review production issues and collaborate with Cross Functional Team to resolve
· Follow technical processes, brand standards, and development testing that aligns to brand
· Initiate and drive vendor accreditation opportunities for BPFE/BPTD. Participates in alignment on business and development paths
· Lead vendor training, onboarding, assessments and accreditation Travel internationally and domestically to support business as needed
· Lead hindsighting on quality execution, guest feedback, and partner connections (COE, PSQA, Global TD's, BPTD's, etc.)
· Performs other duties as required/assigned by manager
About you:
· 8+ years' experience in product and development
· Strong knowledge of fit, construction and value engineering
· Current in industry standard technical knowledge of development and manufacturing processes
· Proficient in use of relevant computer applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office Suite, PLM system, 3D software)
· Attention to detail, problem solving and decision-making skills
· Adept at working in a fast-paced, often changing, highly collaborative environment
· Strong verbal and written communication skills
· Committed to continuous learning, diversity, equity and inclusion
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Target will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Target store or Distribution Center or reach out to Guest Services at 1-800-440-0680 for additional information.
Qualifications:
Sr. Technical Developer, Apparel & Accessories
Responsibilities:
· Drive in cycle product/category development and innovation
· Support business priorities, product functional requirements, and performance expectations to ensure fit and quality consistency
· Collaborate with the Designer to research and develop guest-focused Owned Brand product from concept through execution
· Partner with Designer, Merchandising, Sourcing and Vendors to deliver on product objectives and business strategy while adhering to calendar timelines
· In partnership with overseas technical design teams and vendors, create and maintain, complete and accurate specifications and approvals in PLM system
· Communicate daily with internal and external partners to ensure high quality execution in materials, components, and fit
· Lead collaboration with design, sourcing and vendors on scope and feasibility, 3D/physical sample review for quality and adherence to standards.
· Lead in-cycle technical research, wear testing, quality analysis, innovation and product solutions
· Partner proactively with overseas technical designers, production engineers and vendors to alleviate potential manufacturing, quality, and fit concerns within the product development cycle
· Lead in cycle market research of competitors, benchmarks, and new opportunities to engineer value and drive development of cost viable quality products.
· Partner with guest insights and product testing teams to drive guest research and wear testing to build products that foster love and loyalty
· Represent close to vendor and production teams to review production issues and collaborate with Cross Functional Team to resolve
· Follow technical processes, brand standards, and development testing that aligns to brand
· Initiate and drive vendor accreditation opportunities for BPFE/BPTD. Participates in alignment on business and development paths
· Lead vendor training, onboarding, assessments and accreditation Travel internationally and domestically to support business as needed
· Lead hindsighting on quality execution, guest feedback, and partner connections (COE, PSQA, Global TD's, BPTD's, etc.)
· Performs other duties as required/assigned by manager
About you:
· 8+ years' experience in product and development
· Strong knowledge of fit, construction and value engineering
· Current in industry standard technical knowledge of development and manufacturing processes
· Proficient in use of relevant computer applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office Suite, PLM system, 3D software)
· Attention to detail, problem solving and decision-making skills
· Adept at working in a fast-paced, often changing, highly collaborative environment
· Strong verbal and written communication skills
· Committed to continuous learning, diversity, equity and inclusion
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Target will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Target store or Distribution Center or reach out to Guest Services at 1-800-440-0680 for additional information.
Qualifications:
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