CHROME HEARTS® , the Fine Jewelry, Accessories, Shoes, Fragrance & Home Goods company renowned for its sophisticated life-inspired designs, was conceived in 1988 by Richard Stark in Los Angeles. Honoring a commitment to quality materials and timeless design,
CHROME HEARTS®
now has thirty+ stores across North America, Europe, and Asia, and can be found in the most exclusive boutiques around the world.
SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE The Technical Designer is an integral part of the creative and production team that is tasked with taking apparel designs from concept to production. This person will initiate and manage the technical development and specifications of Chrome Hearts’ apparel and accessory goods. The Technical designer will drive the fit strategy and fit standards, lead fit sessions and fit garments of Chrome Hearts’ apparel pieces ultimately establishing construction standards to ensure brand consistency and quality.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Create development specifications for new styles
Create and maintain all fit notes by style/season
Create graded specs/grade rules for all items
Creates Bill of Materials (BOM’s) for each construction template
Create all technical sketches for styles, and shares Point of Manufacture (POM) rules so vendor is spec’ing our requirements standardized by Chrome Hearts
Create and maintain all fit notes by style/season
Create graded specs/grade rules for all items
Send tech packs, pattern cards, and patterns as needed to vendors
Prepares for fittings by measuring sample to be fit, cross-examine sample against style tech pack and against the previous fit samples to ensure previous comments have been corrected, bringing previous fits to fit session for review if needed. Fits to be done on 3D avatar/mannequin
Lead fit session on live model(s) and/or 3D avatar/mannequin(s)
Checks construction and quality of product to ensure sample has proper construction for item category and fabrication. Identify potential issues and make appropriate recommendations
Provides technical direction, internally and externally, on corrective actions needed to bring samples to brand fit standards. Utilizes written comments, sketches, photos, or pattern making as needed to communicate
Communicates fit and balances issues via easily understandable written and/or visual methods
Anticipates and resolves any potential pre-production and production problems while in the fit process. Partners with vendors to resolve problems as necessary
Executes fit comments in a timely manner to ensure the fit process stays in line with production and action timelines while partnering with the team on lead time priorities, where applicable
Updates tech packs with current information for BOM, construction templates, and measurements, where applicable
Issues grading guidelines to vendors after fit approval
Responsible for reviewing pre-production samples (PP’s) for adherence to approved fit and construction standards and executes comments as needed to complete the PP approval process and move the process forward to production. Partners with team as needed to resolve issues on PP’s and in relation to timelines.
Maintains professional and timely daily email correspondence with overseas vendors
Tracks and manages workflow and workload for own product to ensure product areas are maintained with cross-functional teams
Catalogs and libraries the tech packs and spec sheets by Season, Class, and item type
Maintains a knowledge of all departmental software, equipment, and work techniques
Makes recommendations for departmental upgrades by keeping current with industry and technology advancements
Ensures all work is performed in a safe and efficient manner
Supports the team to meet production goals
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design, Fashion Design or Patternmaking
At least 5+ years’ experience Technical Design or relevant industry related experience
Expert level in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and 3D software
Understanding of raw materials
Working knowledge of patternmaking, technical fit, and construction standards
Knowledge of construction standard and manufacturing methods
Creativity and wide range of styles from simple line work/logo design to full blow illustration
Knowledge of product costing and product cycles
Detail oriented and disciplined in maintaining brand guidelines
Strong organizational skills and time management skills (keeping up with deadlines a must)
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment
Eager to take on responsibility with a personal sense of accountability
Strong aptitude for problem solving and proactively trouble shooting solutions
Perform work in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and laws or regulations
BENEFITS
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Chrome Hearts provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The pay range for this role is 70,000 - 95,000 USD per year (Hollywood, CA).
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CHROME HEARTS®
now has thirty+ stores across North America, Europe, and Asia, and can be found in the most exclusive boutiques around the world.
SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE The Technical Designer is an integral part of the creative and production team that is tasked with taking apparel designs from concept to production. This person will initiate and manage the technical development and specifications of Chrome Hearts’ apparel and accessory goods. The Technical designer will drive the fit strategy and fit standards, lead fit sessions and fit garments of Chrome Hearts’ apparel pieces ultimately establishing construction standards to ensure brand consistency and quality.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Create development specifications for new styles
Create and maintain all fit notes by style/season
Create graded specs/grade rules for all items
Creates Bill of Materials (BOM’s) for each construction template
Create all technical sketches for styles, and shares Point of Manufacture (POM) rules so vendor is spec’ing our requirements standardized by Chrome Hearts
Create and maintain all fit notes by style/season
Create graded specs/grade rules for all items
Send tech packs, pattern cards, and patterns as needed to vendors
Prepares for fittings by measuring sample to be fit, cross-examine sample against style tech pack and against the previous fit samples to ensure previous comments have been corrected, bringing previous fits to fit session for review if needed. Fits to be done on 3D avatar/mannequin
Lead fit session on live model(s) and/or 3D avatar/mannequin(s)
Checks construction and quality of product to ensure sample has proper construction for item category and fabrication. Identify potential issues and make appropriate recommendations
Provides technical direction, internally and externally, on corrective actions needed to bring samples to brand fit standards. Utilizes written comments, sketches, photos, or pattern making as needed to communicate
Communicates fit and balances issues via easily understandable written and/or visual methods
Anticipates and resolves any potential pre-production and production problems while in the fit process. Partners with vendors to resolve problems as necessary
Executes fit comments in a timely manner to ensure the fit process stays in line with production and action timelines while partnering with the team on lead time priorities, where applicable
Updates tech packs with current information for BOM, construction templates, and measurements, where applicable
Issues grading guidelines to vendors after fit approval
Responsible for reviewing pre-production samples (PP’s) for adherence to approved fit and construction standards and executes comments as needed to complete the PP approval process and move the process forward to production. Partners with team as needed to resolve issues on PP’s and in relation to timelines.
Maintains professional and timely daily email correspondence with overseas vendors
Tracks and manages workflow and workload for own product to ensure product areas are maintained with cross-functional teams
Catalogs and libraries the tech packs and spec sheets by Season, Class, and item type
Maintains a knowledge of all departmental software, equipment, and work techniques
Makes recommendations for departmental upgrades by keeping current with industry and technology advancements
Ensures all work is performed in a safe and efficient manner
Supports the team to meet production goals
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design, Fashion Design or Patternmaking
At least 5+ years’ experience Technical Design or relevant industry related experience
Expert level in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and 3D software
Understanding of raw materials
Working knowledge of patternmaking, technical fit, and construction standards
Knowledge of construction standard and manufacturing methods
Creativity and wide range of styles from simple line work/logo design to full blow illustration
Knowledge of product costing and product cycles
Detail oriented and disciplined in maintaining brand guidelines
Strong organizational skills and time management skills (keeping up with deadlines a must)
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment
Eager to take on responsibility with a personal sense of accountability
Strong aptitude for problem solving and proactively trouble shooting solutions
Perform work in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and laws or regulations
BENEFITS
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Chrome Hearts provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The pay range for this role is 70,000 - 95,000 USD per year (Hollywood, CA).
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