Technical Designer

Our client, a global retailer, is seeking a talented Technical Designer to lead fit, quality, and garment construction for their children's apparel lines! Bring your passion for precision and pattern-making to a collaborative team where your eye for detail truly shines.

Responsibilities

Based on a design concept, develops and communicates fit and specification requirements to vendors via a technical report with clear and accurate descriptions of construction, detailed sketches, specific measurements and graded specifications; Works with agents, factories in order to ensure that all garment specifications meet the company's sizing and construction standards; Reviews all fit/production samples received from the vendors for compliance with construction standards, fit and sizing; Recommends any changes to the garments, ensuring that all shipments of merchandise will meet specifications; Approves specifications for bulk production; Manages fit sessions utilizing Alva forms in order to assess garment specifications and execution; Meets with Product Development Team members on a consistent and timely basis in order to ensure that problems or concerns are promptly resolved; Approves or rejects fit and production samples; Makes specification and construction changes on new garments.

Requirements

Degree in Fashion Design or equivalent work experience; 3+ years experience in spec'ing, fitting and grading Misses, Men's or Children's garments; Strong technical background and experience in grading/pattern making; PC skills including Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and PLM; Broad-based knowledge of garment specifications, including clothing construction, grading, etc.; Knowledge of garment testing standards and protocols; Highly skilled in evaluation of garment fit.

Benefits

Medical; Prescription; Dental; Vision; AD&D; Life Insurance; Short-Term Disability; 401K Plan; Weekly Paychecks; Holiday Pay; Health Benefits Program