Associate Technical Designer
Overview
Supports the technical development of assigned product categories from design concept and initial technical package creation through fit approval and production readiness.
Ensures garments meet established standards for fit, construction, quality, and design intent.
Partners closely with the Senior Technical Designer and cross-functional teams throughout the product development process.
Responsibilities
- Attends all design handoffs for product category and elicits information from design to accurately interpret design and fit intent.
- Sets up development Technical packages using company standards for specs, construction details, technical sketches and updated design sketches.
- Prepares work for Fit Sessions for product category: schedules product for fit, measures samples, inputs information into PLM.
- Compares construction on sample vs tech pack requirement, reviews vendor comments before fit session.
- Works with Senior Technical designer/Manager to analyze patterns from vendor vs. slopers on an as needed basis after fit session.
- Participates in fit sessions with Senior Technical designer with the goal of expanding knowledge and experience across all categories. Observes, asks questions, and takes notes to follow up with related questions.
- Communicates and interacts with internal and overseas partners.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of basic pattern making, fit, garment construction, and sample measuring.
- Sample making a plus.
- Ability to create technical sketches using computer software tools as well as manual sketches.
- Able to work effectively across varied categories and with cross division partners.
- Able to maintain focus and work accurately in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to adapt easily to different work styles.
- A cooperative, positive personality, willing to learn.
- Excellent organizational skills with strong and clear communication skills.
- In factory experience a plus.
About Us
J.Jill is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at J.Jill are based solely upon business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Salary Range
USD $62,800.00/Yr. - USD $75,000.00/Yr.