Technical Designer
About The Position
This is a full time role for a mid to senior level candidate who is meticulous with details and driven by the technical aspect of the design process. This Technical Designer will join an existing team of technical designers and have a hand in creating styles that will be worn by thousands of people worldwide. The person in this role will bring with them drive and passion for developing technically sound garments with fabulous fit that cater to the body con LA woman. This position required an out of the box thinker who can collaborate with the existing team, outside vendors, and across all levels of the organization.
Requirements
- Advanced knowledge of construction and patterns
- Advanced knowledge of fabrics and their applications
- Advanced knowledge of target specs, POMs and grading
- High level of attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task while staying organized
- High sense of urgency, punctuality and timeliness
- Must have a strong work ethic and motivation to learn
- Works well individually as well as with a team
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to lead and train team of direct reports
- Degree in apparel manufacturing, product development or apparel design related field
- 5+ years work experience as a technical designer
- Prior managerial experience
- In depth knowledge of fabric, apparel, materials, construction and fit
Nice To Haves
- Consistent work experience and steady career progression as a technical designer
- Work experience at premium and/or contemporary woman’s fashion brands
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and spec samples to determine compliance of specs, construction, quality and design intent
- Illustrate pattern corrections and style comments with Photoshop or Illustrator to communicate accurate and precise corrections to overseas vendors
- Detail comments and address all garment corrections with factory representatives
- Collaborate with tech, design, PD and purchasing to ensure design intent is executed with the highest quality of fit, construction and workmanship while maintain deadlines
- Lead fit sessions. Ensure meticulous notes are taken during session to so correct information is communicated to vendors and production
- Ensure all samples are fit and comments are processed within a timely manner
- Work within calendar to ensure deadlines are maintained
- Manage team of tech designers
Benefits
- hefty discounts on items we carry – as in 50% or more off retail prices
- free weekly lunches
- pretty rad company parties
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
