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. Contribute ideas for construction, materials and components to enhance functionality, aesthetic, fit and margin targets • 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 • 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 • 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. 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 • Expertise building Development Tech Packs • 3D pattern experience preferred • Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year Fashion Design program • {We suggest that you ensure you have updated your LinkedIn profile and that you start collecting your references early.