Fourth Floor is hiring: Technical Designer, Sportswear (Baltimore, MD) in Baltim

Our client, a well-known sportswear apparel company is seeking a Temp Technical Designer to join their team for a 5 month period.

POSITION SUMMARY

Develop and manage the technical specification packages for apparel prototypes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead development of a product category from design concept to garment production

• Contribute ideas for construction, materials and components to enhance functionality, aesthetic, fit and margin targets

• Build and review technical packages for one or more categories

• Support maintenance of sketch libraries

• Conduct fit sessions on live models, including size sets

• Able to identify fit issues perform, fit adjustments and communicate changes to improve fit and function

• Assist with establishing 2D/3D pattern blocks and provides oversight to pattern block library management

• Recommend changes to grading to achieve best fit across size range

• Analyze samples to identify discrepancies prior to fitting

• Ensure samples reflect established category standards for fit, construction and quality

• Analyzes artwork to identify risk, assist with establishing standards, identify quality issues and approve strike offs

• Owns cross functional meeting communication for the development team

• Independently communicates with vendors to problem solve all issues related to garment engineering

• Review daily and seasonal tracking of prototype samples. Provides cross functional teams with accurate tracking data.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have on the job experience using software (Adobe Illustrator, a PLM system, Excel and Gerber)

• Experience fitting on live models and virtual models, including size sets

• Advanced knowledge of garment construction

• Expertise building Development Tech Packs

• Must have superior written and verbal communication skills

• Must be able to lead product presentations in a clear, concise, engaging manner

• Must have experience leading a product category

• 3D pattern experience preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year Fashion Design program

• {Minimum of 4 years} of technical design

Please submit your resume for consideration.

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