Technical Designer

Compensation: $80-90k depending on experience.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Technical Designer creates world class swim, active, and lifestyle apparel that is acknowledged as leading in innovation, design, function, fit and quality. Under the partnership of Design, Product Development, and Production teams; you develop the line from tech pack hand-off to the production of garments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for prototype management
• Maintain data integrity in Excel tps and shared development and production tracker
• Organize daily work-flow that adheres to BR deliverables & development timelines
• Develop and create tech packs in Excel format to communicate requirements for Design aesthetic, fit, and construction engineering; construction callouts, technical sketches, grade rule, tolerances, and POM set up
• Measure and review proto samples based on submitted tech pack
• Set up fitting schedule and booking the models as needed based on deadlines and filling the minimum required time
• Lead fittings & presentations: Measure, evaluate fit sample submit (construction, execution), present style history, advise required fit and construction corrections discussed for assigned styles
• Ensure construction and fit consistency across product class according to established brand guidelines
• Spec and analyze garments to determine compliance of measurements, workmanship, construction direction, and maintain fit intent
• Analyze and communicate the outcome of fittings and construction reviews with cross functional and vendor partners
• Lead vendor & cross-functional relationships through effective email correspondence, in-person meetings, and plan onsites
• Update tracker with status of tps, fit comments, and when next sample will be received according to calendar deadlines
• Collaborate with product development/ production team on fit issues addressed in returns meeting and update tracker and counterparts on progress
• Educate team in advanced technical knowledge of our brand’s construction and fit standards
• Present and support team in proto changes, challenges, and solutions at fit meetings
• Review, spec garments, and send comments to supplier with 48-72 hours of fitting through TOP stage for IMPORT styles
• Review, spec garments, and send comments to supplier with 48-72 hours of fitting through PP stage for DOMESTIC styles
• Build strategies alongside VP of Sourcing and Production that drive competencies within the scope of product creation
• Mentor & train junior team members
• Sets and maintains care label instructions based on fabric/garment qualities and end use.

Required Skills

• Driven by the technical aspect of the product creation process
• Attention to detail, initiative, organization, strong verbal & written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks & competing priorities
• Comprehensive knowledge of fabric, construction, draping, graphic & dye techniques
• Skilled at technical communication with vendors via pattern diagrams & fit photos
• Expert knowledge of Grading
• Strong applied comprehension of end to end product life cycle
• Self-motivated, strong sense of urgency, collaborative mindset
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast paced, cross functional team environment
• Excellent time management, organizational & problem-solving skills
• Curiosity for change & learning, capable of managing ambiguity
• Ability to lead fit sessions for all products
• Proficiency in MS office (Excel/Word/Outlook), Adobe Design Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop)
• Exposure to International production; Domestic production would be an asset
• Experience working directly with Pattern Engineers (Internal and Overseas)
• Knowledge of garment construction methods in multiple fabrications (swim, woven, knit, & engineered knits) and product categories