Job description
Associate Technical Designer, Women's WovensClient Overview: Our client is a celebrated authority in the design and manufacturing of contemporary ready-to-wear, outerwear, and leather clothing. The company is known for its popular brands which are featured in major retailers including Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, Macy’s, Urban Outfitters, and more.
Position Overview: The Associate Technical Designer will support the Technical Design team with all aspects of the Technical Design department from concept to production for all apparel categories.
Technical Designer Responsibilities:
- Oversee assigned categories from development through final top of production samples.
- Manage time and action calendar for production.
- Partner with Design, Production, and suppliers to establish fit blocs, specs, quality and construction standards.
- Communicate with vendors to review samples, help troubleshoot issues, build strong partnerships with key focus on fit, process and quality and understand factories capabilities.
- Lead fittings and monitor fit stages while adhering to the production calendar.
- Monitor and identify potential production, quality, and cost issues and provide recommendations while adhering to brand integrity.
- 2-4 years of technical design experience, womenswear a must.
- Four-year college or university degree with emphasis on clothing technology or manufacturing.
- Strong experience in wovens, knits, outerwear, sportswear, denim, suiting, leather and faux leather and dresses.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal In-depth knowledge of fit, garment construction, and finishing.
- Superior organizational and communication skills, team oriented, results oriented.
- Extreme attention to detail and accuracy as well as ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Strong pattern making, sewing and technical skills.
- Strong computer skills, e.g. MS Office, adobe illustrator.
- Experience working with overseas factories.
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