Freelance Senior Technical Designer
Solomon Page, New York, NY, United States
Overview
We are looking for a Freelance Senior Technical Designer for a top fashion brand in NYC. The Sr. Technical Designer is responsible for all areas of the technical design process. This position supports the Wholesale Apparel business. This position is based in our NYC office and requires working on-site. Rate: $50/hr.
Responsibilities
Manage the technical design lifecycle, from initial development through pre-production approval
Generate technical specification packages
Analyze and evaluate samples for spec, pattern and construction
Partner with Designers to understand and execute the design concept / fit intent, while ensuring that samples are optimized for bulk production
Conduct fit evaluations on live models to analyze balance and fit
Provide recommendations for adjustments
Capture team feedback and process fit comments accordingly
Clearly communicate all fit, quality, and construction corrections to overseas partners through written comments, photographs, diagrams, and pattern corrections
Proactively identify and resolve production, quality, and costing issues
Track and manage workflow
Manage daily correspondence with overseas factories
Issues grading guidelines to vendors after fit approval
Review pre-production samples (PP’s) for adherence to approved fit and construction standards and execute comments as needed to complete the PP approval process and move the process forward to production
Partner with Production team as needed to resolve issues on PP’s and in relation to timelines
Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines with support and resources as needed
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
Extensive knowledge of Men’s & Women’s sweaters, knits, and woven construction and pattern making
Strong time management and multitasking skills
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Minimum of 8+ years of experience as a Technical Designer preferred
Management experience a plus
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Extensive knowledge of Men’s & Women’s sweaters, knits, and woven construction and pattern making
Strong time management and multitasking skills
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Responsibilities
Manage the technical design lifecycle, from initial development through pre-production approval
Generate technical specification packages
Analyze and evaluate samples for spec, pattern and construction
Partner with Designers to understand and execute the design concept / fit intent, while ensuring that samples are optimized for bulk production
Conduct fit evaluations on live models to analyze balance and fit
Provide recommendations for adjustments
Capture team feedback and process fit comments accordingly
Clearly communicate all fit, quality, and construction corrections to overseas partners through written comments, photographs, diagrams, and pattern corrections
Proactively identify and resolve production, quality, and costing issues
Track and manage workflow
Manage daily correspondence with overseas factories
Issues grading guidelines to vendors after fit approval
Review pre-production samples (PP’s) for adherence to approved fit and construction standards and execute comments as needed to complete the PP approval process and move the process forward to production
Partner with Production team as needed to resolve issues on PP’s and in relation to timelines
Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines with support and resources as needed
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
Extensive knowledge of Men’s & Women’s sweaters, knits, and woven construction and pattern making
Strong time management and multitasking skills
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Minimum of 8+ years of experience as a Technical Designer preferred
Management experience a plus
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Extensive knowledge of Men’s & Women’s sweaters, knits, and woven construction and pattern making
Strong time management and multitasking skills
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