Technical Designer [Contemporary]

Job Description

Job Description

Duration: 17 weeks – 4.25 months Contract to Hire/ CTH/ RTH
Location: New York 10013 (100% onsite)

Job Description:

The hiring manager is prioritizing candidates with a strong sense of taste, aesthetic, and brand perspective. She would like to see designers with contemporary brand (series of mood/look boards combined into one presentation) experience who have a solid understanding of garment construction and fit, as well as the ability to sketch and create tech packs for product development. The role is for a Women's Active Designer, however the focus is more on the details listed below.

Strong sketching ability, and the technical expertise to independently lead fittings and develop tech packs. Candidates must have design experience in fleece, knits, sport, and swimwear, along with strong organizational skills. 

• Excellent communication skills, strong sketching ability, and the technical expertise to independently lead fittings and develop tech packs.
• The ideal candidate should also have design experience in fleece, knits, sport, and swimwear. All submissions MUST include the candidate's portfolio.
• Responsible for creating original concepts that encompass style, color and fabric as a result of interpreting fashion trends.
• Produces sketches and may make seasonal presentations of proposed designs. Analyzes fashion trends.
• Partners with sourcing and materials development.
• May provide basic fit and body block information and attend fit sessions.
• Typically reports to Design Director.
• Bachelor's degree in Design or equivalent experience. Related design experience.