Overview

About Express, Inc.

Express, Inc. is a multi-brand fashion retailer whose portfolio includes Express, Bonobos and UpWest. The Company operates an omnichannel platform as well as physical and online stores. Grounded in a belief that style, quality and value should all be found in one place, Express is a brand with a purpose - We Create Confidence. We Inspire Self-Expression. - powered by a styling community. Bonobos is a menswear brand known for exceptional fit and an innovative retail model. UpWest is an apparel, accessories and home goods brand with a purpose to Provide Comfort for People & Planet.

The Company has over 530 Express retail and Express Factory Outlet stores in the United States and Puerto Rico, the Express.com online store and the Express mobile app; over 60 Bonobos Guideshop locations and the Bonobos.com online store; and 13 UpWest retail stores and the UpWest.com online store. Express, Inc. is traded on the NYSE under the symbol EXPR. For more information about our Company, please visit www.express.com/investor and for more information about our brands, please visit www.express.com, www.bonobos.com or www.upwest.com.

Location Name

New York Office

Responsibilities

The Lead Technical Designer manages a team of individual contributors and 1 or more product categories. These product categories and centers of excellence are defined and focused in the product pillar of the Expressway Forward strategy. They also lead vendor calibration and support the Sr Mgr Technical Services with special projects. A Lead Technical Designer demonstrates master-level product development, risk mitigation, time management, planning, organization, fitting, coaching, influencing skills as well as strong people leader skills.

• Oversees and manages a defined strategic product category(s) aligned to the Long Range Plan (LRP) and ExpressWay Forward strategy.
• Model Brand Values & Express Core Competencies - Accountable, Collaborative, Courageous, Results Driven.
• Uphold & refresh department engineering standards, processes & tools.
• Conduct research & development to drive innovation, block updates & achieve department goals.
• Train new vendor & factory technical partners.
• Calibrate & certify strategic global partners to function as a member of the Express TD team.
• Establish & approve garment specifications from concept through to production approval. Evaluate & mitigate risk at each stage. Influence product design & engineering to meet fit, function, price & delivery goals. Determine when each product is ready for production.
• Ensure vendors receive only production viable prototype requests.
• Oversee sample tracking & fit planning.
• Lead fit sessions, guide merchants & designers and drive alignment to finalize action plans.
• Utilize Accumark, Creative Cloud, Yuniue & 3D to expedite accurate product results & train others to utilize these systems.
• Ensure Express owned Tech packs (including labeling, marketing, and packing requirements) are compliant with all established business & department standards.

Benefits and Compensation:

Express, Inc. offers a range of benefits to help protect full-time associates health and long-term financial security including:

• Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company match
• Merchandise discount
• Paid Time Off
• Parental leave for new moms and dads

Part-time associates may be eligible to receive paid sick leave, public health emergency leave and to participate in the 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company match. Additionally, part-time associates are eligible to receive a merchandise discount, and to choose voluntary benefits through YouDecide. Full-time associates may be eligible to participate in our incentive plan.

Actual compensation offered is dependent upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, work location, education, relevant skills and experience of the candidate.

Salary Range

$110,300 - $167,200

Closing

An equal opportunity employer, Express, Inc. does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or any other terms and conditions of employment hiring on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected characteristic. Express, Inc. only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. Express, Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a listed job position, please call [redacted] and say 'Associate Relations' or send an e-mail to AssociateRelations[redacted] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Notification to Agencies: Please note that Express, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Express, Inc. will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.