Assistant Technical Designer

Founded by Santa Barbara-born sisters, Margaret and Katherine Kleveland, and a Collective of partners, DÔEN was launched in 2016 and is a digitally led, multi-channel fashion and lifestyle brand. Our mission is to create lasting, beautiful collections while supporting individuals in all aspects of the organization, supply chain, and community. We work with domestic and international partners who share our values and commitment to gender and social equality, and we give back by partnering with foundations that directly benefit our employees, value chain, and surrounding communities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer Description of Duties Title: Assistant Technical Designer Classification: Non-Exempt Hourly Range*: $24 p/h Working Hours*: Monday through Friday 9:00AM-5:30PM Schedule*: Onsite, 4 days in office, 1 day remote DÔEN is looking for a dynamic and experienced Assistant Technical Designer to join our growing team in Los Angeles. This position is on site/in-office and will report to the Sr Technical Designer. The Assistant Technical Designer will be primarily responsible for helping support the technical design team throughout the product lifecycle. They will work closely with their partners in Design, Product Development and Production and will be responsible for keeping the department organized and running smoothly. The responsibilities below show a glimpse into the role's key functions and the impactful contributions this position makes. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Checking in and organizing samples daily Measuring and reviewing sample construction prior to fittings and prepping fit racks with all samples needed Sending and tracking samples to vendors Prepping tech packs for fit comments, initial specs and construction sketches. Maintaining and updating tech packs for accuracy Working with Tech Design team members to organize and send fit lists and fit notes to cross functional teams. Maintaining correct information in the sample WIP report for assigned categories Organizing and maintaining pattern and standard libraries with Sr Tech Designer Basic understanding of fit, construction and quality Attend fittings, when possible, to learn the brand's aesthetics and take fit notes when needed. Ability to take clear and concise notes in fittings for assigned categories Demonstrate strong organizational skills and prioritize work accordingly to meet calendar deadlines Partner with Technical Design Team on all TD deliverables ensuring continuous communication and adherence to the design, development and production calendar Other duties and projects as assigned Skills and Abilities Highly organized with the ability to multitask and maintain sample records. General knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, production sewing techniques, fabrication, and trims. Strong computer skills including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, MS Word, Excel, 2D and 3D pattern experience preferred but not required. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design/ Patternmaking or a related degree or equivalent work experience & education. Previous Technical Designexperience is desirable. Excellent organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented; highly detailed oriented. Ability to communicate effectively with team members of different backgrounds, skill sets, and cultural experiences. A high level of ownership, accountability, and initiative. Ability to work autonomously and take initiative, exercise discretion and good judgment. Ability to prioritize competing projects and meet deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Action oriented and results driven. Physical Requirements Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodation. Periods sitting at a desk, typing, sketching and working on a computer. Able to lift/move/push/pull objects up to 25 lbs. Able to walk, sit and stand for periods of time. Able to operate equipment such as computers, copy machines, phones. Must be able to access various areas of a given location. Total Rewards Package Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays A fun-filled, creative work environment 401k with company match Compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. The hybrid model may be rescinded at any time due to business needs or the company’s discretion. #J-18808-Ljbffr DÔEN