Technical Designer

Technical Designer, Eveningwear

Client Overview: Our client is widely recognized as one of the leading suppliers of women’s sportswear, dresses and evening wear, available in specialty stores, major chain stores and department stores worldwide.

POSITION OVERVIEW: This position is primarily responsible for ensuring that quality fit, desired appearance, and company quality standards are met and maintained, including managing all aspects of technical garment specification development and technical fit comment as appropriate by design. Works closely with VP of Technical Design & Designers to enhance and evolve processes and procedures as business evolves; broaden technical knowledge and expertise, while continually striving to elevate the quality of the product.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with designers and merchants to determine fit and aesthetic details.

• Utilize software, digital photos, and technical sketches as a tool of communicating to global vendor partners

• Prepare garments for upcoming fit sessions by measuring, steaming and reviewing factory callouts. Conduct development and production fittings and attend meetings to gain cross functional alignment as needed.

• Approve fit, and construction of garments within the development and production timeline. Issues standard grade rules in preparation for bulk production.

• Make appropriate recommendations in collaboration with peer teams on matters pertaining to specs, pattern, construction methods and techniques to improve fit, balance, and overall quality of the garment.

•Maintain daily e-mail communications with overseas factories.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years in technical design, eveningwear or special occasion experience required
• Must be able to work onsite 5 days a week
• Experience using Excel, Illustrator and PLM
• Strong experience leading fit sessions