Sr. Technical Designer
About the role
The Senior Technical Designer (Women’s) will manage all aspects of Technical Design related functions from initial Tech Pack creation to production, facilitating the development of fashion garments from design concept and first prototype to a final, production-ready sample. The role requires attending all fittings and working with Design and vendor partners to create brand right fits and product standards.
Responsibilities
- Manage all tech design functions relating to creating brand right fits
- Manage and create a smooth workflow of achieving deadlines resourcefully
- Attend all fittings to develop Regular and Plus size apparel - must have technical expertise of body, fit, ease, flat specs, fabric/trim
- Prep, measure and analyze garments to determine compliance of comments, specs, constructions, and sketches
- Must have ability to lead fittings, taking detailed and accurate notes, and communicating directives with clear comments and detailed photos to vendors
- Partner closely with Design to execute design vision and fit intent
- Establish technical specifications including measurements, grading, construction details and on-body standards
- Collaborate with Vendors, Production and PD to meet all calendar deadlines
- Assemble tech packs with construction detail sketches, specs, how to measure guides and packaging details
- Create and maintain technical design data libraries in Centric
- Create fit blocks and product standards
- Expert knowledge in grade rules and creating size charts
- Problem solve, strategic and technical
Requirements
- Minimum 7+ years previous experience in Technical Design
- Proven track record of growing businesses, identifying trends and delivering results
- Solid understanding of the marketplace, aspirational and competitive set
- Exceptional knowledge of garment construction, balance and fit, and patterns
- Excellent eye for fit, construction and detail
- Excellent communication skills – verbal, written and presentation
- Demonstrate positive attitude and works well in team atmosphere
- Ability to multi-task and work in fast-paced environment under pressure
Qualifications
- Foundational AI literacy, including experience using generative AI tools
- Proactive mindset to experiment with new technologies to drive productivity and innovation
Skills
- Expert knowledge in grade rules and creating size charts
- Proactive mindset to experiment with new technologies to drive productivity and innovation
Benefits
Varied for retail, fulfillment and fully remote roles. The annual base salary range for this position is from $90,000-$115,000. The range provided includes the base salary that Fabletics expects to pay for the role. Offered base salary will be dependent on factors including the scope and complexity of the role, candidate’s related work experience, subject matter expertise and work location.
Pay
Annual base salary range: $90,000 - $115,000
Schedule
Hybrid Work Schedule