Sr Technical Designer - Old Navy Women's Sweaters and Swim

About Gap Inc.At Gap Inc., we create culture as much as we create clothes. Our ambition is to become a high-performing house of iconic American brands that shape culture.Our portfolio—Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta—each brings a distinct point of view to how we show up in the world and serve our customers.Old Navy democratizes style with quality and value for all. Gap champions originality through essential pieces that celebrate individuality. Banana Republic is rooted in a spirit of discovery, creating modern pieces inspired by craftsmanship and travel. Athleta champions the Power of She through confidence, strength, and movement.We’re driven by a shared purpose: to bridge gaps—between people, perspectives, and possibilities—to create a better world.We’re building a team that performs at a high level—people who think boldly, take ownership, and turn ideas into impact. If you’re ready to learn fast and help shape what’s next, you’ll fit right in.About the roleIn this role, you will be accountable for maintaining and executing design aesthetics through consistent fit and construction, aligned to our customers' needs. You will be a strong collaborator and influencer with cross-functional partners and vendors, and be able to translate design concepts into specifications for costing and first prototypes, by leveraging fit camps and maintaining overall customer fit consistency. You will be responsible for providing direction to global sourcing teams to expand vendor capabilities and troubleshoot fit issues, as needed.What you'll doAn advanced understanding and practical application of garment construction, patternmaking, alterations, and grading.An expert in Fit, Construction, and Quality; strong understanding of the brand and customer; one who can consistently execute to a high level of aesthetic, cost, and functional requirements.Effective use of PLM software or Tech Pack Management systemResponsible for fit & construction risk management, plus training & empowering Supplier's fit technicians.Ensure Physical and Digital samples comply with brand standards throughout the product creation processOwnership and Maintenance of the block library and fit guidePartner with Quality Assurance team to identify and implement Old Navy's best practices. Look for opportunities for continuous improvement based on customer feedback, return rates, and customer online reviews.Who you areProficiency in 3D rendering and digital pattern software; ability to accurately execute, style, and pattern revisions in digital space. (ON L2 Level)Soft Skills - Demonstrate ability to influence the cross-functional team and help the team reach highly-informed decisions.Stay up to date with relevant trends and competitor fit attributes by maintaining a customer-centric mindset and an aesthetic eyeBe proactive and a self-starter; one who develops and utilizes tools, resources, and processes that support innovative and effective ways of working through all stages of product development.Organization skills - Ability to assess relatively complex situations and analyze data to recommend solutions.A natural problem-solver who inspires a solution-centric approach in his/her/their team for costing solutions and brand standards.Salary Range: $108,500.00 - $141,000.00Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.Benefits at Gap Inc.Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*Employee stock purchase plan.*Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*See more of the benefits we offer.*For eligible employees