Compensation: $80-90k depending on experience.
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Technical Designer creates world class swim, active, and lifestyle apparel that is acknowledged as leading in innovation, design, function, fit and quality. Under the partnership of Design, Product Development, and Production teams; you develop the line from tech pack hand-off to the production of garments.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for prototype management
Maintain data integrity in Excel tps and shared development and production tracker
Organize daily work-flow that adheres to BR deliverables & development timelines
Develop and create tech packs in Excel format to communicate requirements for Design aesthetic, fit, and construction engineering; construction callouts, technical sketches, grade rule, tolerances, and POM set up
Measure and review proto samples based on submitted tech pack
Set up fitting schedule and booking the models as needed based on deadlines and filling the minimum required time
Lead fittings & presentations: Measure, evaluate fit sample submit (construction, execution), present style history, advise required fit and construction corrections discussed for assigned styles
Ensure construction and fit consistency across product class according to established brand guidelines
Spec and analyze garments to determine compliance of measurements, workmanship, construction direction, and maintain fit intent
Analyze and communicate the outcome of fittings and construction reviews with cross functional and vendor partners
Lead vendor & cross-functional relationships through effective email correspondence, in-person meetings, and plan onsites
Update tracker with status of tps, fit comments, and when next sample will be received according to calendar deadlines
Collaborate with product development/ production team on fit issues addressed in returns meeting and update tracker and counterparts on progress
Educate team in advanced technical knowledge of our brand’s construction and fit standards
Present and support team in proto changes, challenges, and solutions at fit meetings
Review, spec garments, and send comments to supplier with 48-72 hours of fitting through TOP stage for IMPORT styles
Review, spec garments, and send comments to supplier with 48-72 hours of fitting through PP stage for DOMESTIC styles
Build strategies alongside VP of Sourcing and Production that drive competencies within the scope of product creation
Mentor & train junior team members
Sets and maintains care label instructions based on fabric/garment qualities and end use.
Required Skills
Driven by the technical aspect of the product creation process
Attention to detail, initiative, organization, strong verbal & written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks & competing priorities
Comprehensive knowledge of fabric, construction, draping, graphic & dye techniques
Skilled at technical communication with vendors via pattern diagrams & fit photos
Expert knowledge of Grading
Strong applied comprehension of end to end product life cycle
Self-motivated, strong sense of urgency, collaborative mindset
Ability to work and thrive in a fast paced, cross functional team environment
Excellent time management, organizational & problem-solving skills
Curiosity for change & learning, capable of managing ambiguity
Ability to lead fit sessions for all products
Proficiency in MS office (Excel/Word/Outlook), Adobe Design Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop)
Exposure to International production; Domestic production would be an asset
Experience working directly with Pattern Engineers (Internal and Overseas)
Knowledge of garment construction methods in multiple fabrications (swim, woven, knit, & engineered knits) and product categories
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