Sundance… A Place. An Idea. Celebrating and Enriching the Human Experience.

Sundance was founded in 1969 by Robert Redford when he purchased land at the base of beautiful 12,000-foot Mount Timpanogos in Utah's Wasatch Mountains. This pristine place became the Sundance Village, and at the base of the Village was a tiny store. Guests would frequently write letters to the store requesting special items they had seen while visiting Sundance, and thus the idea for Sundance Catalog was born.

It started small. Robert Redford called together a few of his colleagues to discuss starting a mail-order catalog to fill these requests and to make Sundance's unique items available to a wider audience. The first edition of Sundance Catalog was mailed in 1989, and since that first catalog, it remains the Sundance vision to share "the kinds of things that we have been privileged to collect, many of them handcrafted exclusively for Sundance."​

As Sundance has grown, we have remained rooted in the richness and diversity of the American experience. When you purchase something from Sundance, we appreciate the fact that the prime reason is enjoyment for yourself. But you are also supporting American craftspeople and efforts to enhance and preserve the artistic spirit.

Beginning with the first catalog mailed in 1989, Robert Redford has penned a special message that appears on the inside front cover of every edition. And, in the words of Robert Redford, "To us, Sundance is and always will be a dream. What you see, smell, taste and feel here is a dream being carefully nurtured. It is an area whose pledge is to people. What we offer in the form of art and culture, spirit and service, is homegrown and available to all."

Sundance Catalog has a great opportunity for someone to assist us as a Technical Designer. Sundance is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer with headquarters located in Salt Lake City, UT. Robert Redford founded Sundance Catalog in 1989 and we have been growing ever since. Sundance is a brand that supports artistic endeavors and focuses on the creative process and originality. We are committed to providing world class service, while offering unique products that showcase artistic inspiration. Sundance has grown to be a unique lifestyle brand with a compelling assortment of products and retail stores located in several states.

Summary

The Technical Designer works with Product Development and Design to interpret the approved designs and develop them into prototypes.Creates construction sketches, measurement specifications, perfects the fit, and establishes grade rules for all products assigned. Key to this responsibility is the ability to properly interpret each design and generate construction drawings that illustrate every detail of the garment construction and shape. Also key to this role is the ability to expertly develop measurement specifications that complement the designer’s vision while maintaining a consistent Sundance fit. Audits the measurements of prototypes, fitting samples on dress forms and live models, capturing fit comments, communicating fit comments to vendors, and updating Centric (PLM) with updated specifications, updated construction sketches, and fit comments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Design and Product Development to interpret and execute design ideas
• Create construction line drawings showing construction and shape details
• Upload all construction sketches to Centric
• Create relevant points of measurement and initial specifications
• Build specification and construction details in Centric
• Follow work instructions for fittings
• Record fit changes in Centric and communicate with Vendor until fit is approved
• Once fit is approved, generate grade rules
• Communicate final fit and grade rules to vendor

• Bachelor's Degree in apparel product development or similar; equivalent combination of education and work experience considered
• 5+ years of related experience in a similar role in the apparel industry
• Proficient in Centric, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Thorough understanding of garment construction
• Thorough knowledge of how to measure
• Thorough knowledge of the body growth chart
• Expert knowledge of grade rules and application of grade rules
• Ability to expertly communicate fit comments
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to manage competing demands effectively, prioritize and maintain schedule

If you would like to be part of a great team, are ready to take on a challenge and make a difference within our company, apply today. We offer a competitive wage and excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), paid time off, and great merchandise discounts.