Purpose:
-Specialize in technical services for China Local Engine:
· Offer needed tech services to relevant LS&Co teams, in development, costing,
and preproduction of various LS&Co apparel product categories.
· Ensure satisfactory quality and bulk executability of developed products.
· Maintain standard garment constructions and pattern manipulation practices.
· Utilize saving potential on garment construction during product development.
· Ensure smooth communication in tech-related information among internal and
external counterparts.
· Enhance & utilize tech capability of vendors, for better service to LS&Co
with high level of independency.
Key Metrics:
· Apparel products of China Local Engine are properly developed & produced,
with correct fit, grading, construction, and design aesthetics, meeting LS&CO
product standards in a timely and cost-effective manner.
· Product risks are well minimized and managed before bulk-start.
· Product and tech information / documents are systematically recorded, filed
and maintained.
· Internal and external counterparts are well communicated and aligned in tech
aspects.
· Satisfactory feedback from internal counterparts, with KPI met or exceeded.
Key Responsibilities:
All apparel products of China Local Engine:
·Product development garment-tech services
·Sample evaluation / approval
·Product risk analysis and tech problem solving
·New vendor assessment & startup, capacity evaluation
·Costing support
· Maintenance on LS&Co standard garment construction, pattern manipulation
practice, and relevant documentations
Key Relationships:
·Teams of China Local Engine: mainly PD / SSM, Design
·NAS PI/QA, Tech Services
Travel Required (%)
10 ~ 20%
Education:
University / College graduate in Clothing Studies, Apparel Design or
equivalent.
Experience:
·5 years+ (8 years+ for Senior Technician) solid working experience in
clothing industry with strong technical background in garment production.
·Solid knowledge and experience in pattern construction and fitting.
·Senior Technician: able to plan and execute jobs / projects very
independently, with minimal supervision.
·Factory production experience is highly preferred.
Functional Competencies:
·Pattern construction & fitting
·Computer-aided pattern software operation
·Knowledge in garment production technique, machinery and technology
·Sample evaluation & quality analysis
·Written English: essential in sample evaluation reporting, and in information
communication
·Good command of computer operations
·Strong sense of responsibility; self-motivated; disciplined; innovative
·Can work independently while being a good team-player
·Occasional travel is required (mainly to factories and to Hong Kong office)
·Experience in costing is an advantage