Sr Manager, 3D Digital Product Creation, Gap

About Gap Inc.

Our brands bridge the gaps we see in the world. Old Navy democratizes style to ensure everyone has access to quality fashion at every price point. Athleta unleashes the potential of every woman, regardless of body size, age or ethnicity. Banana Republic believes in sustainable luxury for all. And Gap inspires the world to bring individuality to modern, responsibly made essentials.     

This simple idea—that we all deserve to belong, and on our own terms—is core to who we are as a company and how we make decisions. Our team is made up of thousands of people across the globe who take risks, think big, and do good for our customers, communities, and the planet. Ready to  learn fast, create with audacity and lead boldly? Join our team.

About the Role

The Senior Manager of 3D / Digital Product Creation is responsible for implementing and advancing digitalization throughout Gap Specialty & Gap Factory brands. This role will lead by engaging & building strong cross-functional relationships required to drive the digitalization of product creation, creating & training a sustainable long term DPC roadmap for the brands, in addition to defining and meeting key DPC metric targets of cost savings, time savings, improved sustainability, and improved efficiency across divisions.

The ideal candidate has a drive for delivering high quality, consistent products [digital & physical] in order to delight our customers. You excel in project management, deliver with accountability and integrity, possess a high attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and are a great collaborator. You have a superior ability to render photo-realistic apparel product in 3D & have demonstrated a solid understanding of patternmaking, correct pattern balance, fit evaluation, sizing, grading, and garment construction for a top tier fashion retailer. In addition to technical excellence, you are also capable of teaching and mentoring digital product creation across the brand.

This position requires a high level of technical, supervisory, leadership, process management, and communication skills while developing, retaining, and attracting key talent.

What You'll Do

• Partner with Snr Director in authoring & implementing End to End Digital Product Creation workflow across all divisions of GAP Specialty & GAP Factory.
• Create & Manage digital fabric, trim, and block libraries.
• Liaise with Design, Brand Management, & Production teams to provide DPC support.
• Research and apply emerging 3D technologies to the product creation process.
• Lead software enhancement testing to validate and update Gap Inc.3D workflow, tools, and standards.
• Drive for continual improvement and innovation, sponsor newness.
• Facilitate cross-brand ideation sessions with 3D SME’s to identify best practices & industry benchmarks.
• Collaborate with GAP Tech Team on digital blocks and new products.
• Develop and maintain a virtual fit protocol.
• Develop, Communicate, and Maintain Brand 3D technical standards internally & externally with Vendors.
• Develop & Conduct 3D training courses for Tech Design & Design teams.
• Foster open communication and collaborative team environment with all business partners.
• Challenge business partners when appropriate to prevent re-work, redundancies, and inefficiency.
• Manage project hind sighting & reporting to leadership & cross functional partners.
• May include international travel up to 2 times per year

Who You Are

• BA, AA or Certification in Apparel Manufacturing, Design, Patternmaking or equivalent.
• 8 years’ experience in the Apparel Industry including 2D/3D patternmaking, construction, & fit evaluation, with full knowledge of total production timelines and adherence to critical deadlines.
• 3+ years of people management experience is ideal.
• Proven track record in leading others to execute on an aligned business strategy driving results for Brand.
• Expertise in fit and patterning making - including grading, construction, and manufacturing methods for multiple product types, categories, and divisions.
• Able to create and carry out development plans at all levels for team growth and development.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate complex ideas in a simple way.
• Superior interpersonal skills - works well as part of a cross-functional team and able to influence and interact at all levels of the organization including interfacing regularly with senior/executive leadership team.
• Cultivated and maintained strong internal and external relationships with program providers and business partners.
• Personal Leadership - demonstrated executive presence, presentation, influencing, and collaboration across a leadership team.
• Change Leadership - experience leading with and without authority to influence others and drive decision making and to achieve desired service levels.
• Learning Agility- demonstrated curiosity, motivated to learn new skills and knowledge
• Expert level computer skills – Centric PLM, Illustrator, Photoshop, Gerber, Lectra, Optitex 2D, Microsoft Office Suite, MIRO, Browzwear/Style zone, & CLO/CLOSET

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.*
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*For eligible employees