The Role:
We are seeking a Technical Designer to join our Tech Design team. The position is based in our NYC Corporate office and reports to the Senior Technical Designer. The ideal candidate will have women’s soft wovens experience.
Responsibilities:
- Measure and evaluate all samples prior to fittings
- Translate development concept into technical packages detailing garment measurements, design features, and construction requirements to overseas and domestic production partners
- Evaluate samples for fit and provide technical direction, internally and externally, on corrective actions needed to bring samples to brand fit standards
- Lead live fit sessions to evaluate and refine fit, construction, and quality for designated product categories
- Prepare all fit comments for designated product categories and communicate them effectively with overseas and domestic factories
- Interface with patternmakers to convey fit and construction corrections accurately
- Provide grading to vendors after fit approval, ensure that grading is executed accurately to preserve the integrity of the design and fit across all sizes
- Prioritize workload based on fabric/garment delivery and meet seasonal deadlines
- Compile fit lists weekly for designated product categories
- Take on additional projects as needed
Requirements:
- 5-7 years of experience as a women’s technical designer (Soft Wovens and/or Sportswear experience preferred)
- Extensive knowledge of garment construction
- Extensive knowledge of patternmaking & draping
- Excellent communication skills in explaining fit and construction corrections to overseas and domestic partners
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with cross functional partners including design, production, product development, merchandising, sales etc.
- Working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, Gerber
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Strong time management and multitasking skills
- Strong organizational skills, technical & detail-oriented
- Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment
- Proactive, dedicated, deadline-driven, and self-motivated
The base salary for this role is between $80,000 and $85,000. The relevant base salary will vary depending on wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training, degrees, and certifications. The base salary is just one component of our total compensation offerings, which consist of a comprehensive benefits package as well as a short-term incentive program, clothing allowance, and merchandise discounts.
Please apply to this role HERE.
