Technical Designer - Temp

Start Date: ASAP • Assignment Length: 3 months with potential extension

Pay

$38 - $40/hr

Schedule

Full Time, 8 hours/day (40 hours/week) Monday-Friday in office

About the role

The Technical Designer will oversee the technical product development process and ensure consistency of fit, construction, and quality in the assigned product categories. Responsibilities include developing apparel specifications, attending weekly fittings, participating in cross-functional meetings, and issuing fit comments with direct daily contact to vendors.

Responsibilities

• Ensure fit, construction, quality, and consistency of assigned product category from development to production.
• Work closely with Product Development to track and maintain approval deadlines.
• Support and fill in for Lead Technical Designer.
• Lead fittings and make decisions independently.
• Attend weekly meetings with Merchants, Product Development, and Design to review work in progress, best and worst sellers, and discuss updates and changes.
• Mentor and assist assistant and associate technical designers.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma required; a four-year college degree in fashion merchandising/design preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in technical design, pattern making, or quality assurance, or a combination of education with equivalent work experience.
• Previous technical design experience is desirable.
• Previous retail or garment manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills including Adobe Illustrator, MS Word, and Excel.
• Comprehensive knowledge of fit, balance, pattern grading, garment construction/production, fabrics, and fabric performance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams.
• Dedication to meeting requirements of internal and external customers, responding promptly and thoroughly to all requests.
• Upholds and furthers company culture and values.
• Inquisitiveness and open-mindedness regarding fashion trends.
• Clear and concise communication, both orally and in writing, with all levels of management.
• Ability to provide constructive, honest, and direct feedback.
• Meets deadlines, prioritizes appropriately, copes well with change, and maintains composure under pressure.
• Accountability for results, proactive problem-solving, and delivering outcomes.