Assistant Technical Designer

About the role

The Assistant Technical Designer will aid the Technical Design Lead in developing and creating high quality, well-fitting apparel. This includes interpreting concepts into a technical package with complete information regarding fitting, sizing, grading, garment specifications and construction that correctly execute the intent of the Fashion Designer for the merchandise.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the development and creation of high quality, well-fitting apparel.
• Translate the intent of Fashion Design into technical design specification packages (tech packs).
• Conduct fittings with guidance.
• Review and analyze garment construction.
• Support the development of a library of established fit blocks.
• Measure garments with accuracy.
• Take notes during fittings and other meetings.
• Pre-fit all samples prior to fitting on the model.
• Evaluate samples to ensure they meet grading, tolerance, and safety standards.
• Perform technical flat sketching.
• Spend time reviewing merchandise through e-commerce and retail channels to understand customer feedback regarding fit and construction.
• Communicate clearly and concisely.
• Adhere to all processes, procedures, and standards.
• Meet all assigned dates in the Lilly Pulitzer® Product Development Calendar.

Qualifications

• A four-year college degree is required, preferably with a major/minor in Fashion Design.
• One to two years of Technical Design experience, preferably in the fashion or retail industry.
• Proficiency and comfort in using technology to support Technical Design, including The Centric® PLM System, the Pattern Design System Module of Accumark®, and the Adobe Suite of software including Illustrator and Acrobat.
• Basic computer skills, such as Outlook®, Word®, and Excel® in a Microsoft Windows® environment.

Our Core Values

• The Lilly Way: Bold, original, and inclusive brand outlook.
• We take pride in the pursuit of excellence.
• We create our own path.
• We become stronger together.
• We operate with integrity.
• We make the world a brighter place.
• We continuously improve.
• We have fun in the process.

Doing Our Part

This position is committed to corporate social responsibility. We believe in doing the right thing for our people, the places we work, and our planet. We believe in a respectful and inclusive workplace. We recognize the importance of serving the communities where our employees work and live. We are cognizant of the impact that our operations can have on the environment and actively explore and pursue environmentally-friendly processes throughout our business.

Core Leadership Qualities

• Collaborate effectively with other individuals.

Company Policies

• Lilly Pulitzer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making, lawful off-duty use of marijuana, any other characteristic protected by law, or any combination of two or more of the characteristics listed here.
• Lilly Pulitzer participates in E-Verify.

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