Associate Technical Designer- Lee

Key Responsibilities

• Manages own activities in providing technical expertise on product development in the areas of pre-production pattern development, technical construction specification and materials finalization to ensure all pre-production specifications are completed accurately and within specified timelines.
• Works closely in tandem with Production Technical Design team to enable next stage of production-ready packages to Field manufacturing, overseas offices, and vendor suppliers.
• Executes Design/Merchandising product changes in tandem with Production Technical Design and/or Manufacturing in a timely manner to ensure accurate execution in bulk production.
• Manages up-to-date information and workflow in current tools and related systems.
• Develops both new and applies current fit blocks in pattern development via both 2D and 3D Pattern development while maintaining asset management, and with technical construction manual specifications.
• Applies and follows established standard operating procedures related to materials management (Bills of Materials), Labelling & Packaging manuals and Folding guides.
• Serves as a problem-solving technical resource to cross-functional teams to proactively resolve pattern, construction, quality, finishing, findings, and systems issues in pre-production stage.
• Escalates exception issues promptly to supervisors and/or related business partners.
• Afford new skills and training to facilitate implementation of new technology, systems and tools.
• Assists in identifying and deploying best practices within own unit and cross-functionally.
• Responsible for personal training and development.
• Conducts self-performance appraisal to review with direct supervisor.

Requirements

• 5+ years of extensive apparel manufacturing experience with extensive knowledge in pattern, technical product development processes and systems.
• Product development or related manufacturing, sourcing, or operations areas.
• 5+ years of in-depth technical knowledge in E2E product manufacturing processes.
• Preferred experience in Jeanswear Bottoms or Tops product, but our brand develops product in all categories including Denim & Non-Denim Bottoms, Knit and Woven Tops, Sweaters, and Outerwear.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher preferred.
• Self-driven individual motivated to drive results and high-performance.
• Attention to detail and is adept at problem-solving.
• Solid organization skills to prioritize, multitask and deliver to deadlines and drive optimal results.
• High proficiency in systems – Illustrator and MS Office applications (SharePoint, Teams, Excel etc.).
• Smartsheet knowledge preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication and networking skills.
• Preferred experience in Lectra Accumark 2D Patternmaking and Browzwear Vstitcher 3D Patternmaking softwares.
• PLM experience a plus as the company will be transitioning in the near future.