Technical Designer - Men's Knits

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Work closely with designers and patternmakers to develop complete initial design tech packs and garment technical specifications using block patterns and original samples.
• Attend fittings and own execution of fit process in all stages from initial proto to through to Production TOP.
• Schedule and lead fit sessions by addressing all construction and fit issues for each garment. Identify fit problems and clearly offer solutions to correct.
• Cut, pin and drape the fit protos as necessary to clearly identify revisions.
• Update spec packages after each fitting using illustrator and photo shop to offer visual interpretation to the factories.
• Send and track comments and protos back to the factories ensuring constant follow-up.
• Act as the point of contact for vendors and answer questions regarding fit, specs, pattern, trims and construction. Daily communication with vendors required.
• Identify potential production, quality and costing issues and make recommendations to ensure brand integrity.
• Develop fit standards to ensure size, construction and fit consistency within the brand and product categories.
• Research and resolve fit, pattern and construction issues. Continually research competition in the market for various construction techniques, new technology and fit.
• Manage the development to production process for own category and ensure seasonal deadlines are met.
• Align and deliver to agreed calendar milestones.
• Promote teamwork by resolving problems and removing barriers that prevent collaboration.
• Pattern analyzation and balance evaluation.

Qualifications/Experience

• 4-8 years’ of work experience in the fashion industry including technical design and / or patternmaking with construction experience and full knowledge of total production timeline.
• Other knowledge should include an understanding of grading, costing of garments, textiles, garment testing, draping and fitting.
• Great interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with a cross-functional team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, proactively trouble shoot, problem solve, and effectively influence.
• Providing positive solutions to issues as they arise.
• Understanding of production garment construction and fit.
• Must be able to interpret design intent and create alternative “production friendly” solutions.
• Able to work under tight deadlines and prioritize workload to meet calendar goals.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop & Excel.
• Knowledge of patternmaking programs.

Benefits

• Robust healthcare options for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, and health savings account with employer funding.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Hybrid work schedule.
• Clothing allowance & merchandise discounts.
• $400 annual gym reimbursement.
• Monthly data/phone stipend.
• Mental health support tools and telehealth psychology and psychiatry.
• Family and caregiving benefits including a competitive paid parental leave program as well as supplemental infertility coverage.
• Life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• Supplemental hospital indemnity, specified disease, and accident coverage.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits including transit and parking.
• Discounted pet, home & auto, and legal insurance.