Technical Designer

Are you a movement maker? Are you seeking new and exciting career opportunities?

Here is what you need to know about the job :

Join our dynamic team and take your career to the next level with our innovative and forward-thinking apparel company. We specialize in creating high-quality apparel, and we are seeking a talented and experienced Technical Designer to lead our technical design process.

As a Technical Designer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the fit, quality, and technical accuracy of our products.

You will be responsible for providing comprehensive technical support, developing detailed technical packages, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring our designs to life.

This role requires a proactive and independent professional who can manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively. If you have a keen eye for detail, a passion for fashion, and a strong background in technical design, we would love to hear from you.

Specific Responsibilities :

• Provide comprehensive technical support to overseas key members, ensuring the improvement of fit and the delivery of clear, concise comments within Excel and PLM Software.
• Develop and create detailed, accurate technical packages and graded specs, ensuring all specifications are documented.
• Apply advanced knowledge in pattern making, fitting, and writing comments to develop and refine apparel designs.
• Review, measure, and evaluate fit samples from proto stage to production TOPs, providing detailed feedback and ensuring the highest quality standards.
• Set up and conduct fittings independently, providing guidance and making necessary adjustments to achieve the desired fit.
• Communicate effectively with production, design teams, factories, and overseas team members on all technical issues, offering solutions and ensuring correlation between corrections and updated specs.
• Help track samples received and approvals, adhering to the corporate calendar and ensuring timely progress through all stages of development.
• Establish and maintain fit standards within the brand and various categories, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Collaborate with the design team to follow design direction and maintain the desired aesthetic.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional partners, including design, overseas technical design, and merchandising.
• Lead the end-to-end product development process, from concept to delivery, ensuring all technical aspects meet the highest standards.
• Demonstrate excellent time management skills, setting and reviewing priorities to meet multiple deadlines effectively.
• Understand and apply basic and advanced pattern principles, making corrections as needed to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of all technical processes and specifications, ensuring clarity and accessibility for all team members.

Skills & Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in Apparel / Technical Design, Textile Sciences, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in technical design, primarily in womenswear and outerwear, with a proven track record of taking ownership of the technical design process.
• Knowledge of the apparel development process from inception through production, including pattern making, grading, construction manufacturing, embroidery, materials, and machinery used in apparel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, confident and engaging in interactions with production, design teams, and factories.
• Proven expertise in apparel fitting, spec / block creation, and pattern correction / manipulation. Ability to independently set up fittings, conduct fittings, and send out fit comments.
• Capable of working independently to meet multiple deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal cross-functional team members, account partners, and overseas affiliates.
• Knowledge of Excel, Illustrator, and Photoshop programs. Experience with PLM systems, and Adobe

Compensation / Benefits :

• The approximate annual base salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $110,000.00. The offered salary or salary range for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set and years of experience.
• Our Company offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, company holidays

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As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and / or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.