Jessilyn Personnel is an apparel executive search firm based on Fashion Avenue in New York City.

ALTERATION SPECIALIST / RUTHERFORD NJ

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: $22 hr - $24 hr

Job#: 8030

Recruiter: Maria

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Description:

High end Bridal Studio is presently in search for a Alteration Specialist for Bridal/eveningwear in Rutherford NJ.

Location Very easy to get to: Train station is right down the street and gets to Port Authority.

• Must have experience in alterations, bridal gowns, evening and day wear.
• good hand-eye coordination, detail oriented, ability to work with a variety of fabrics.
• Proven sewing experience.
• ability to work under time restraints (quickly but good quality),
• Must have knowledge of all alterations equipment and have experience in sewing dresses, altering high-end materials, and garments of complicated construction.

Schedule: Full Time Monday- Friday

 

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ASSISTANT CONTROLLER

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 130k - 150k

Job#: 8020

Recruiter: Todd Wayne

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Description:

DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DONT COME FROM APPAREL / FASHION BACKGROUND 

Beautiful 40 Year old, Multi-Line Moderate dress manufacturer, they sell to companies like Jc Penny, Marshalls, Tjmax and they are based in Midtown Manhattan. Company is looking for a full time Assistant Controller

Responsibilities and Duties:

Factoring knowledge helpful

·        Directly responsible for monthly journal entries and closing.

·        Conduct Monthly bank, factor reconciliations and balance sheets.

·        Year end closings

·        Invoice approvals

·        Commercial rent & sales tax

·        Point person / Communication with outside auditors

·        Review and maintain Commercial, Medical & Dental insurance annual renewals.

·        Maintain perpetual files

·        Prepare and process wire payments.

·        Credit card approvals

·        Helpful Peachtree software experience.

·        Proficient with MS OFFICE (Microsoft, Word, Excel, Outlook)

Qualifications and Skills

Applicant must have 10+ Years Experience in Apparel Industry & Software

Job Type: Full-time

 

Todd Wayne | todd@jessilyn.net

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ASSISTANT PATTERNMAKER RUNWAY / COLLECTION

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Location: ALL LOCATION

Salary: 65-70k

Job#: 8021

Recruiter: Todd Wayne

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Description:

ASSISTANT PATTERNMAKER RUNWAY / COLLECTION

 Assistant Patternmaker Runway & Collection 

Asst the VP of the Atelier and work on Ready to Wear and Bridal Collection

You must be able to drape and make 1st Patterns you must come from a Designer Market, or Couture Market 

You must have a Fashion Education     

This position is in midtown Manhattan around 40th st 6th Ave  

Todd Wayne | todd@jessilyn.net

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ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DESIGNER

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 60k

Job#: 7994

Recruiter: Maria

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Description:

SPEC TECH entry level (2-3 years experience)

Amazing dressmanufacturer located in Midtown Manhattan is looking for a Spec Tech. Lots of room for growth.

Candidated will work under an excellent mentor and teacher!

 

• · Track and record shipping of samples to and from factories- update and maintain weekly fit list
• · Spec and check samples for construction, prepare samples for fittings
• · Work with tech/production team before each fitting to review all garment details and any previous sample changes
• · Attend production fittings - assisting in fit process, recording fit comments, and taking fit photos
• · Format and upload fit photos, technical diagrams, garment specs, and complete BOM details to production tech packs
• · Maintaining communication and following up with factories for production patterns
• · Work in Photoshop to update sketches and artworks
• · Maintaining TOP closet and bulk digital pattern library of each season
• · Request and track production requirements for samples, fabrics, spec sheets, and patterns at the start of each season

Requirements:

2-3 year experience

Basic knowledge of garment construction, draping and/or patternmaking

Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task in a deadline orientated work environment

Demonstrate clear written and verbal communication

Knowledge of Microsoft applications, Adobe Photoshop

 Please proved a sample Tech Pack with resume** 

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ASSOCIATE SALES REP

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 80-110K

Job#: 8011

Recruiter: Todd Wayne

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Description:

Womenswear manufacturer, daywear, loungewear is looking for an associate sales person.

Candidate Must have Retail link experience- Walmart.

Salary is Between 80-110k.

Position is located in Midtown Manhattan.

Todd Wayne | todd@jessilyn.net

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CANNABIS GRAPHIC ARTIST

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: $$

Job#: 8004

Recruiter: Todd Wayne

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Description:

Cannabis Graphic artist, looking for someone very creative in the Cannabis world for Digital social media ads.

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DIR. OF SOURCE

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 120-145k

Job#: 8027

Recruiter: Todd Wayne

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Description:

Apparel Better Women Dress MFG looking for a Dir. of Source, You will be Based in NYC,  6^th Ave 37^th St  this position is an on-site position you will travel to Factories in Vietnam & Indonesia, You must know how to cost, and do time & action calendar, some Sewing knowledge and  machinery knowledge . Work directly with Owners and account manager. You will be placing better women's Dresses, sportswear, cut and sew knits. garments in factories and you will be working on Branded and Private label programs  you must be able to Source Factories,

• Negotiates the best costs without compromising the brand’s quality or on-time deliveries.
• Manages the relationship with vendors and mills, spearheading the negotiation and final price confirmation, garment details, factory allocation, and delivery.
• Works with the Director of Sourcing or Sr. Manager to build long term vendor partnerships and alliances as required, cultivating the brand’s relationship worldwide.
• Manages all pre-costing activities and supports the negotiations with mills, as appropriate, and suppliers for deliver targeted product costs and delivery requirements.
• Develops fabric and production capacity reservations and liabilities ensuring the consumption or resolution of outstanding liabilities to minimize financial exposure.
• Develops and executes the development and communication of seasonal time and action calendars for the business and ensures teams are in compliance to required dates.
• Works with partners in merchandising and planning to adhere to required call dates for all vendor/product forecasts or projections securing supplier and mill capacities to deliver margin and delivery targets. Implements and regulates production policy and standard operating processes across vendor base.
• Supports corporate social compliance, quota, and embargo issues, as they arise.
• Ensures quick resolution of product related issues with appropriate Merchant, Technical Design and / or Designer/Product Development.
• Defines and monitors all vendor chargeback’s and / or discount details.
• Recommends and leads the opportunities to improve the efficiency and/or effectiveness of the sourcing organization and process.
• 5 years experience working with overseas vendors.
• Solid knowledge of Manufacturing and Costing.
• Working knowledge of technical requirements related to testing of fabric, trims, and garments.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong computer skills to include Microsoft Word and Excel, email, and production tracking software, i.e. Gerber or PDS. Ability to travel internationally up to 30% of the time.

 

Todd Wayne | todd@jessilyn.net

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EDI DATA ENTRY

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: $42-50K

Job#: 7673

Recruiter: brian pa

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Description:

 Our client is a contemporary better Womenswear Cashmere and Knits house. Their product ranges from cashmere and knit tops and knit dresses. The company was founded in 2001 with a gross revenue of over $100 million.  Their corporate office is located in Midtown Manhattan with over 50 employees.Their product are produced internationally and a privately held corporation. Their sales are being distributed in better department store across the country. 

We are searching for a DATA ENTRY/ EDI ASSISTANT to assist the Logistic department.

• Set up customers in the database
• Enter and maintain sales orders
• Communicate with Warehouse on the delivery status
• Process EDI order
• set up ASN and UCC labels
• Proficiency in Excel + AIMs would be a plus

brian | brianpallister@me.com

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Fashion Recruiter HR

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: TBD

Job#: 7473

Recruiter: Todd Wayne

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Description:

Jessilyn Personnel is searching for a full-time Recruiter!! 

          We are only looking for some one that come out of the fashion Industry 

          We am looking for a Recruiter that has there Pulse on TD's, Designers, Fabric, Trim, Production, QC, QA, CAD, Sample Rooms, Product Dev. ETC.     

·         New Business Development

·       · Budget to Luxury Fashion Markets  

·         Wholesale-Retail

·         Building Strong relationships 

·         Extensive network/contact lists within the industry and Referral Networks

·         Manage sourcing and recruitment for all open positions Wholesale & Retail Markets including permanent / temporary positions

·         Create /develop and manage relationships with clients. 

·         Provide an expert level of knowledge to attract and move candidates through an efficient lifecycle including, but not limited to, sourcing, screening, direct cold calling, qualifying, giving feedback,              setting expectations, networking and negotiating and closing all offers

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FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: $$

Job#: 8002

Recruiter: Todd Wayne

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Description:

 

Looking for a young, edgy, grungy sofisticated street driven, very creative, Cannabis thinking Graphic artist to help on website, Instagram/Social Media.

Please sedn Jpgs of work, resume and hourly rate.

 

 

Todd Wayne | todd@jessilyn.net

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LINGERIE SALESPERSON CALIFORNIA L.A

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Location: California

Salary: $$$

Job#: 8031

Recruiter: Todd Wayne

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Description:

 

Sexy lingerie company, similar to Frederick's of Hollywood, is looking for a sales person. This company is  45 years old, well stablished. They have a $35million business they want a salespersonthat knows the buyers and has strong knowledge. they want to get to companies like Walmart, Costco, Bj's, The big box stores.

• Company is willing to provide a healthy salary, comissions and perks.
• Please only apply if you have lingerie background / fashion experience.
• You will work remotely.

Todd Wayne | todd@jessilyn.net

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PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: $$

Job#: 7471

Recruiter: Todd Wayne

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Description:

Jessilyn Personnel a Fast paced boutique executive search firm in the Fashion industry is looking for an energetic, resourceful, efficient, office administrative assistant with experience in apparel to work 2- 3 times a week in office. This candidate must think outside of the box and have excellent computer skills.

 Office Administrative Assistant responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ability to work in a face paced environment
• Have great follow up skills
• Answering incoming phone calls, ability to articulate well and have good phone etiquette.
• Conduct email correspondence
• Follow up with daily emails and reminders – very important –
• Prepare materials for weekly meetings
• In charge of setting up calendar interviews, Skype meetings, and phone calls
• Assist in posting/updating job description on company websites and affiliated platforms
• Heavy note taking skills
• Order office supplies when needed
• Filing paperwork, folders, faxing/copying documents when necessary
• Must be detail oriented and organized. 
• Must have experience on Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite

 

*Will be trained in other office systems

Todd Wayne | todd@jessilyn.net

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PATTERNMAKER

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: $

Job#: 7984

Recruiter: Todd Wayne

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Description:

Patternmaker

- Create pattern and grading for different styles and product categories that includes Sportswear, Outerwear, Knits and Functional

- Communicate and resolve all pattern issues from development to final sample

- Inspect finished samples to ensure pattern and spec accuracy

- Keep the pattern archives updated and organized

- Assist Lead Creative Pattern Maker

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PATTERNMAKER BRIDAL/ EVENINGWEAR GOWN/ FREELANCE

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Location: New Jersey

Salary: $$

Job#: 7991

Recruiter: Todd Wayne

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Description:

High end Bridal Studio is presently in search for a patternmaker Bridal/eveningwear in Rutherford NJ.

Location Very easy to get to: Train station is right down the street and gets to Port Authority.

Candidate must have gerber experience.

Todd Wayne | todd@jessilyn.net

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PRODUCT DEVELOPER

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 55- 65K

Job#: 8025

Recruiter: Todd Wayne

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Description:

  Women's, Men's Children'swear Swimswear manufacturer based in NYC manufacturing high quality product globally is looking for a strong candidate to manage all swimwear production functions; development through bulk shipment to the warehouse.

 

• Partner with Pre-production and Production teams to allocate programs and evaluate sample development strategies.
• Serve as key communicator with all off shore factories.
• Communicate seasonal plans to each factory.
• Discuss aesthetic details of all programs. Issue proto and sample requests.
• Alert factories to changes to the line.
• Abide by development calendar guidelines.
• Alert Product Development Director of calendar issues and partner with them to problem solve and adjust calendar as needed.
• Create and maintain seasonal tracking reports.
• Track proto status with factories.
• Track off shore sample orders, Track 1st set of samples for showroom presentations.
• Have a clear understanding of development and sampling needs. Initiate and maintain yardage ordering guides for the R&D team.
• Collaborate with the fabric and trim area to keep track of raw materials status for protos and sampling.
• Partner with sample room and tech teams.

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PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 50-60K

Job#: 7485

Recruiter: Todd Wayne

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Description:

Bridal studio is looking for an entry level production assistant.

• Follow up with factories
• Maintain T&A calendar
• Issue PO and cutting tickets
• Track and review shipments reports
• Import/export experience is a must.
• Heavy computer work.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• They MFG in China, Indonesia and India.
• in Office Job located 39th st between 7th and 8th Ave
• Willing to train
• Great opportunity for entry level candidates with less than one year experience.

Todd Wayne | todd@jessilyn.net

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PRODUCTION COORDINATOR FREELANCE

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: $30 hr

Job#: 8026

Recruiter: Maria

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Description:

Major Ladies Outerwear manufacturer looking for a Production Coordinator Freelancer,someone smart and fast learner, capable to grab information and put information in the system. Our Client is located in Broadway and 40th st. their product goes from Jackets, Coats, Woven to polyester. They Manufacture in China, Indonesia and Vietnam and sell to JcPenney, Walmart, Costco, Tjmax etc.

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PRODUCTION COORDINATOR OUTERWEAR

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 75k

Job#: 8016

Recruiter: Todd Wayne

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Description:

Major Ladies Outerwear manufacturer looking for a Production Coordinator. Our Client is located in Broadway and 40th st. their product goes from Jackets, Coats, Woven to polyester. They Manufacture in China, Indonesia and Vietnam and sell to JcPenney, Walmart, Costco, Tjmax etc.

 Production Coordinator

Must have Outerwear experience

Hang with companies like, The North Face, Levy group, hermen K, Amerex.

Key responsibilities:

• Communicate with all factories/vendors and accounts in order to stay up to date on deliveries and any changes.
• Manage labels and tickets approval process.
• Troubleshoot any issues that may arise during production process.
• Coordinate shipments and track production orders to maintain timely delivery.
• Manage and maintain style and purchase order creation process.
• Assist the tracking of audits, lab testing and inspection for various accounts (Costco, Walmart, BJ’s account experience a plus)

Position is Fulltime in office please dont apply if you are looking for a remote opportunity

Todd Wayne | todd@jessilyn.net

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R&D / Prod development

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: $60k- $70k per year

Job#: 8028

Recruiter: Maria

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Description:

 Major Young Contemporary designer is looking for a R&D person with 2-3 years experience.

• Coordinate the sampling process for pre-production with overseas factories.
• Update and review cost sheets in the system.
• Communicate with factories daily
• Work with designers to develop fabric, print, trim, and color approval
• Track status of production through T&A reports

 

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SAMPLEMAKER

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: $25

Job#: 7974

Recruiter: Maria

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Description:

We currently have a job opening for a Bridal sample maker. This is a full time opportunity based in Midtown Manhattan. If you or someone you know who is interested, please contact me at  Thank you!

212-947-3400.

Maria Trejo

 

Our client is looking for a Bridal Samplemaker.

MUST KNOW HOW TO DRAPE

• Prior Experience in the bridal or eveningwear industry working with structured gowns - references will be an advantage but not essential
• Experience handling all variations of silk
• Experience in couture finishing techniques
• An absolute attention to detail as the success of our brand relies on a high quality finished gown
• Ability to work independently and assist in other duties as may be required in a small business
• Motivated and excited to be part of the brand
• Ability to work to agreed timeframes and deadlines
• Communicative English  
• Pattern making an advantage but not essential.

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SAMPLEMAKER SEAMSTRESS BRIDAL/EVENINGWEAR. RUTHERFORD NJ

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Location: New Jersey

Salary: $23 - $26/hr

Job#: 7932

Recruiter: Maria

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Description:

High end Bridal Studio is presently in search for a Samplemaker Seamstress Bridal/eveningwear in Rutherford NJ.

Location Very easy to get to: Train station is right down the street and gets to Port Authority.

MUST KNOW HOW TO DRAPE.

• Prior Experience in the bridal industry working with structured gowns - references will be an advantage but not essential
• Experience handling all variations of silk
• Experience in couture finishing techniques
• An absolute attention to detail as the success of our brand relies on a high quality finished gown
• Ability to work independently and assist in other duties as may be required in a small business
• Motivated and excited to be part of the brand
• Ability to work to agreed time frames and deadlines
• Communicative English  
• Pattern making an advantage but not essential.

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SEAMSTRESS/ ALTERATION

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: $25

Job#: 7461

Recruiter: Maria

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Description:

High end boutique is looking for a senior level alteration specialist / seamstress.

• Must be well-versed in alterations, bridal gowns, evening and day wear.
• good hand-eye coordination, detail oriented, ability to work with a variety of fabrics.
• Proven sewing experience.
• Assisting Fittings and be client facing as well as alterations work
• ability to work under time restraints (quickly but good quality),
• Must have knowledge of all alterations equipment and have experience in sewing dresses, altering high-end materials, and garments of complicated construction.
• Must be able to fit, alter, repair, and make made-to-measure clothing, according to customers' and manufacturing specifications. 

Dates Needed: Now -11/18

Schedule: Full Time (40 Hours) Monday- Friday

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SENIOR WOVEN, KNITS AND SWEATERS SALESPERSON.

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: OPEN $$

Job#: 8029

Recruiter: Todd Wayne

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Description:

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TAILOR / MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT $$$

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Location: Miami, Florida

Salary: $$$

Job#: 8009

Recruiter: Maria

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Description:

One of the leading brands of couture RTW designers is looking for a tailor in the Miami Design Dsitrict.

• Maintain high standards, driven to succeed, paying strong attention to detail
• Experience working with intricate pieces
• Have excellent communication skills
• Experience of conversing with prestigious clients
• Have a strategic intuition and a pragmatic approach to tailoring luxurious garments
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to administer alterations/fittings in line with company expectations.

Relocation may be offered for outstanding candidate.

 

 

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TECHNICAL DESIGNER

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 90-120k

Job#: 7997

Recruiter: Todd Wayne

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Description:

 

We are seeking a Technical Designer to join our team to help manage and support our continued growth. This role will intimately work with the CEO and the Design and Production team to coordinate and distribute the communication of fit comments and consistent prototype stage development between vendors and internal departments. The position must be able to perform the below mentioned technical design related tasks. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:


Responsibilities:

• 5+ years related experience in Technical Design, Pattern-making and garment construction knowledge
• Partner with the CEO and Designer to create and develop tech packs with specs and construction details for all seasonal line-up approved styles mainly including but not limited to RTW, Swim, and Accessories
• Digitally build CADS/flat sketches for all approved styles with design team
• Collaborate with Designer to mock up physical sew-by using in office samples and garments to achieve and physically illustrate initial fit spec of sketched garment
• Prepare for and conduct fittings to record with photos and logging all necessary fit comments while consolidating with Design team to ensure all garment construction of spec, quality, and workmanship
• Lead and maintain communication with all vendors and factories regarding fit comments of tech packs and garment corrections to track and prioritize timely sample flow and making sure all deadlines are met
• Maintain & oversee seasonal racks
• Interact proactively with Design and Production during pre-production stages to cross-functionally approving release to market and ensuring all grading charts are accurate and delivery times are met
• Revise and update all internal seasonal line sheets and charts with tracked logging of all tech packs/corrections/sew-bys sent
• Maintain and consistently update shared drive folders of tech packs and corrections


Requirements:

• Must be based in New York
• Degree in Technical Design, or Patternmaking preferred
• 5+ years related experience in Technical Design, Patternmaking and garment construction knowledge
• Ability to work with a broad range of fabrics and identify fabric technology such as cut+sew, soft wovens, tailoring
• Sewing skills: ability to work basic sewing/pressing equipment
• Experienced proficiency and strong working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel, and Outlook required.
• Highly organized, with strong written and verbal communication required. Strong time management skills
• Familiarity and understanding of the brand, consumer and market
• Experience with knits, corsets and swim is a plus

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TECHNICAL DESIGNER SWIMWEAR

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 110 -120K

Job#: 8024

Recruiter: Todd Wayne

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Description:

Swimwear Beachwear Woman’s, Men’s & Kids Manufacturer seek Swimwear Technical Designer in office 5 days a week

• Responsible for completing accurate technical packages and ensuring they are sent to vendors on time
• Develop comprehensive graded specs; help determine grade tables and tolerances
• Fill out specification sheets to send overseas makers for production, including grading
• Work closely with buyers, account managers, designers and patternmakers to ensure proper fit of swimwear on live model or mannequin; inspect construction/workmanship
• Provide detailed evaluation for each fit sample which may include pattern corrections, sketches, photos and fit comments to agents/vendors Ensuring swimwear meets quality standards throughout production process
• Communicate daily with international vendors and agents
• Prioritize workload to ensure deadlines are met Organized and reliable;
• team player Ability to express ideas clearly both orally and in writing Strong swimwear construction, patternmaking, QC and basic grading knowledge
• Excellent fitting skills and an eye for detail
• Excellent working knowledge of Excel

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