Assistant Tech Designer

Leading Action Sports Brand located in Orange County is looking for an Assistant Tech Designer to assist their team immediately!

Essential Functions of this Role: 

• Prepare and measure incoming samples and fit models for fit sessions and meetings. 
• Coordinate, create, send and track Fit Schedules with Fit Models, Agencies, Technical Designers, Designers and Developers. 
• Maintain, organize and track incoming and outgoing samples for the department. 
• Assist Technical Design Team when developing and updating the garment technical specifications using PLM to complete Design Tech Packs using block patterns and Market Samples. 
• Daily organization and upkeep of Fit Comments and Technical Records from 1st Proto Sample through Bulk Production. 
• Interface with Technical Design and Product Development Team to ensure all deadlines are met. Adherence to Product Development Calendars and Vans/VF SOPs, to ensure timely completion of Fit Comments to VF Offices/Factories. 

Qualifications: 

• College Degree in Fashion/Apparel Design (emphasis on: Apparel Production, Patternmaking & Fit) or, equivalent experience. 
• 0-1 year experience in Apparel Technical Design, or equivalent. 
• Basic knowledge of garment fitting, construction and patternmaking. 
• Attention to detail, accurate and articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, working in a diverse and multi-cultural environment. 
• Accountable to follow through on a task from beginning to end. 
• Proactive, self-motivated, problem solving and results oriented with a strong sense of urgency, and the ability to adhere to Product Development Calendar. 
• Proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft Office, Outlook (or, equivalent), Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PLM (or, equivalent); able to operate Digital Camera.  product categories.