Job Abstract

Gap has always been about optimistic American style. Starting with our very first store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco, opened almost 50 years ago by Doris and Don Fisher. The thread that’s run through those five decades is the phenomenal people that make up our brand – our employees and our customers. People who are rooted in the legacy that makes Gap what it is, but who are also focused on the future. People who want to leave the world better than they found it.

We’ve built our brand on staying true to our roots while always being out in front of what’s next. If you want to be part of an iconic American brand, and help lead the way for where we’re headed, we’d love to have you join us.

In this role, you will be accountable for maintaining and executing design aesthetics through consistent fit and construction, that aligns 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.

• An 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 system
• Responsible 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 process
• Ownership and Maintenance of the block library and fit guide
• Partner with Quality Assurance team to identify and implement Gap's best practices. Look for opportunities for continuous improvement based on customer feedback, return rates, and customer online reviews.

• Proficiency in 3D rendering and digital pattern software; ability to accurately execute, style, and pattern revisions in digital space. (Gap, Inc. 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 eye
• Be 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.

• 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