Assistant Technical Designer
Our client is seeking a fulltime Assistant Technical Designer to support our Private Label Accounts. This role will support the Designer in all aspects of the development process. This is a fast-paced and hands-on role within a small collaborative team. The ideal candidate is detail orientated, technically confident, and thrives in a deadline-driven environment. We are seeking someone who knows how to translate design vision into production ready product.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a liaison between Private Label clients and overseas factories
- Partner closely with overseas factories to manage samples and submits, ensuring all deadlines are met
- Create and maintain WIP charts, keeping the status of all styles accurate and up to date
- Measure all samples, and maintain accurate spec sheets for Private Label clients
- Collaborate and problem solve with clients and technical design
- Review quality submits and ensure they are aligned with customer standards
- Organize and file all samples and submits
- Track and ship packages for all Private Label development
- Attend meetings with Private Label clients and take detailed notes
- Provide administrative support to keep the design and production calendar on track
- Create and maintain line sheets for Private Label collections
- Develop initial specs for Private Label styles
Ideal Candidate Has:
- Bachelor’s degree in Technical Design
- 1-2 years of experience in Technical Design role
- Proven proficiently in measuring samples and a solid understanding of garment construction
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Illustrator and Photoshop
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently
- Excellent organization, communication and time management skills
- A flexible, “wear-many-hats” mindset with an eagerness to learn