DESCRIPTION: The Technical Designer is responsible for working with internal cross functional partners; Sourcing, US Tech Design Quality Assurance and suppliers to interpret apparel design concepts into development of marketable styles that can meet target costs in mass production, while maintaining high quality and safety standards. The Technical Designer acts as a critical resource sharing expertise in the areas related to garment design, fit and construction, while providing guidance, training, and practical, cost-effective solutions. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Work with supplier to translate trend and product inspiration ideas, technical drawings and construction information is accurately interpreted and executed. o Support suppliers to ensure development/fit samples are executed per technical packages and adhere to Disney’s testing, construction, and quality standards. o Collaborate with US Tech Design Make appropriate adjustments to measurements and patterns as necessary. • Drive product development timeline, managing sampling review and holding suppliers and cross functional partners accountable to key deadlines. o Provide information and guidance to educate suppliers and partners about the standard fit approval process. o Review fit samples submitted from vendors, ensuring fit, quality, construction and art placement meets spec before sending to US partners for review/approval. o Maintain accurate, well organized style history following established departmental SOP. o Login all received fit samples in sample log and time and action spreadsheet. o Update T