New York City’s top Apparel Executive Search Firm is located in the Heart of Manhattan’s Fashion district, representing some of the finest names in the industry. With over 28 years recruitment experience, we believe in the power of building relationships.
A BRIEF HISTORY
For over 28 years, Todd Wayne, president and owner of Jessilyn Personnel, has been the driving force behind our firm. Prior to founding Jessilyn, Todd spent 15 years running a family apparel business affording him a unique perspective into the intricacies of the fashion industry.
From the beginning, the philosophy and foundation of our firm has focused on partnership. Building relationships with, and between, our clients and applicants. This has kept our company thriving and why we are located on 34th Street in the heart of the fashion industry, consistently delivering top candidates to our clientele.
PROCESS
The staff of Jessilyn Personnel conducts an in-depth interview with all of our candidates with every portfolio thoroughly is assessed. We make sure our applicants are qualified before we present them to our clients.
Jessilyn's applicant database is over 700,000 strong. We partner directly with your Human Resources Department to help them find candidates who will meet their specific needs.
Our client is a privately held moderate to better dress manufacturer with a corporate office located in Midtown Manhattan. Their 4 divisions range from traditional, special occasion, fun contemporary and trendy dresses. They have been established since 1985 with an annual revenue of 50 million dollars and approximately 50 employees. Their price points range from $50 to $100. Their product is manufactured internationally and distribute to major department stores, specialty chains and boutiques. They have also expanded internationally to Canada, South America and Europe.
We are in search of an Account Receivable Assistant with strong Charge Backs experience.
Our client is a privately held moderate to better dress manufacturer with a corporate office located in Midtown Manhattan. Their 4 divisions range from traditional, special occasion, fun contemporary and trendy dresses. They have been established since 1985 with an annual revenue of 50 million dollars and approximately 50 employees. Their price points range from $50 to $100. Their product is manufactured internationally and distribute to major department stores, specialty chains and boutiques. They have also expanded internationally to Canada, South America and Europe.
Our client is looking for an Assistant Designer to be part of a growing and dynamic team.
Work closely with the Design Director and Merchandising team
Help set up Cost sheets and give out for yardages
Print design/recolor prints
Cads of garments on croquis for presentation/presentation boards
Tech packs to overseas
Chase sample yardage and get costs of fabrics
Make color cards for each season
Source new trims and get pricing
Send samples out to cut and sew locally
Garment detail sheets filled out and put on envelopes
Sketch well
Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop and Excel
Preferably – at least 1- 2 years experience in the dress market
Nothing better than having a MENTOR to teach you the mastering art of Patternmaking at the highest collection level. You will be working in the runway and the celebrity division for the best patternmakers in New York as their assistant.
Our client is an American luxury fashion company that produces women’s, men’s and accessories and showcases their collection lines twice a year during New York Fashion Week. The company, which is publicly traded, has been in business for over 75 years with an annual revenue of over 4.5 billion dollars. The corporate office is based in New York City with over 1,000 directly owned and operated retail stores worldwide. With over 10,000 employees, their product is being manufactured globally. They sell to luxury department stores and boutiques with retail price points between $150 and $3,300.
Our client is a privately held moderate to better dress manufacturer with a corporate office located in Midtown Manhattan. Their 4 divisions range from traditional, special occasion, fun contemporary and trendy dresses. They have been established since 1985 with an annual revenue of 50 million dollars and approximately 50 employees. Their price points range from $50 to $100. Their product is manufactured internationally and distribute to major department stores, specialty chains and boutiques. They have also expanded internationally to Canada, South America and Europe.
Our client is looking for an Associate Designer to be part of a growing and dynamic team.
Set up Cost sheets and give out for yardages
Print design/recolor prints
Cads of garments on croquis for presentation/presentation boards
Tech packs to overseas
Chase sample yardage and get costs of fabrics
Make color cards for each season
Source new trims and get pricing
Send samples out to cut and sew locally
Garment detail sheets filled out and put on envelopes
Responsible for operation of the accounting/finance department but also the smooth running of the other administrative departments within the organization
Requires significant operations involvement, supply chain, distribution & Manufacturing processes needs major improvement in order to help on availability of finished goods.
Costumer Credit, review of factor limits, managing of “house” lines
Work with sales to review pricing strategies, especially on the sale of excess inventory, review “below cost” reports
Review all “company contracts”, including vendor agreement, royalty, etc
Participate in key decisions pertaining to initiatives, and operations execution
Maintain working relationship with current factor
Prepare and maintain regular financial planning reports; Monthly profit and loss forecast (vs. budget), understand the key variances and analysis of financial results;
Cash flow planning and ensure availability of funds as needed, weekly cash management; Approve weekly payables; Execute check signing
Coordinate the development and monitoring budgets.
Develop financial business plans and forecasts.
Oversee the accounting department to ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and function, Enhance financial and accounting systems, processes, tools and control systems
Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions, bank covenants, tax filings, etc
Oversee preparation of month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial statements.
Working with information technology staff to manage finance and accounting software, system needs many hours of “IT” service in order to be able to manipulate data
Final point of escalation for Accounts Receivable/Account Payable issues.
Need to effectively manage inventory of all of the divisions, too many divisions operating with too much inventory$
AR management and provide support to collections and chargeback resolution
Must have detail factor experience including but not limited to asset based lending and relationships with leading factors
Experience with business process re-engineering is a must.
Must have solid experience working within the apparel industry
Growing women's apparel company is looking for COO.
Oversee daily operations and administrative processes of the company, including IT, HR, Accounting, Marketing and Operations
Work with the President to implement business strategies, plans and procedures
Make key operating decisions
Review the overall processes of the organization and coming up with way to improve the overall effectiveness of the company.
Develop and establish operational mission statements, philosophy, policies, goals, objectives and strategy.
Assist with overseeing personnel including hiring, training, evaluating, and disciplining. Identify talent and abilities among employees by recognizing and cultivating rising talent.
Bachelor's degree (Masters preferred)
Experience preparing and managing budgets.
A strong and effective leader and communicator with high level presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
Our client is an American clothing company which designs, manufactures, and markets women’s and men’s apparel in the United States and internationally. We are searching for a Lectra Digitizer/ Marker & Grader.
Digitize soft/hard pattern on table into Lectra format and/or plotting out tracing from Lectra pattern.
Work with the technical design team on grading. Must know how to grade the pattern pieces based on provided ratio
Must know how to make single size marker. Work with team on full-size marker and make single marker more efficiently.
Our client is a well established Women’s Wear Manufacturer seeking an Executive Assistant fluent in Hindi to support their CEO and Manage booking of heavy and frequent International and Domestic Travel, Hotels and all necessary Reservations. Must be a self -starter, professional, and capable of prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support CEO with both administrative and personal duties
Handle projects assigned by CEO in a timely and efficient manner
Provide general administrative and clerical support
Arrange all international and domestic travel
Efficiently handle CEO calendar
Perform projects and assignments as needed
Run errands as needed
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum 3 years Executive level support with emphasis of travel management
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel
Excellent Communication Skills both in Hindi and English
Must be Organized and Possess a positive, can do attitude
Magnificent high end retail store located in the heart of Manhattan. Been in business for over 60 years and sells the most amazing day, evening, MOB. They also do collaborations with European and American Designers to create product exclusively for their retail stores. Our client also has multiple retail stores located in New York and Canada. Their price point in retail is $300-$36,000
Our client is looking for fitters for eveningwear, mother of the bride and bridal. Must have retail experience with customer fittings. Must have experience working in fast-paced retailers such as Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Barneys etc..
Magnificent high end retail store located in the heart of Manhattan. Been in business for over 60 years and sells the most amazing day, evening, MOB. They also do collaborations with European and American Designers to create product exclusively for their retail stores. Our client also has multiple retail stores located in New York and Canada. Their price point in retail is $300-$36,000
Our client is looking for fitters for eveningwear, mother of the bride and bridal. Must have retail experience with customer fittings. Must have experience working in fast-paced retailers such as Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Barneys etc..
One of the most prestigious luxury fashion design company is seeking Sample Makers with at least 10 years’ experience working in luxury/high-end companies. All positions are freelance roles for various projects in high-end galas/events.
We need sample makers that specialize in Red Carpet style dresses, with intricate hand and machine sewing couture techniques. Also, must be quick in the techniques below:
Lace encrustations, using zig zag and hand sewing methods
Machine and hand sewn appliques
Hand sewing beading and laces
Quick and accurate machine sewing.
Ability to work with: silk tulle, chiffon, georgette, silk cdc, laces, and on occasion leather
To apply stones and studs via hot fix/ and hand press machine
Our client is an American luxury fashion company that produces women’s, men’s and accessories and showcases their collection lines twice a year during New York Fashion Week. The company, which is publicly traded, has been in business for over 75 years with an annual revenue of over 4.5 billion dollars. The corporate office is based in New York City with over 1,000 directly owned and operated retail stores worldwide. With over 10,000 employees, their product is being manufactured globally. They sell to luxury department stores and boutiques with retail price points between $150 and $3,300.
Our client is looking for freelance samplemakers to work on menswear.
Report to the Atelier Director
Work closely with the design team on making samples and doing alterations
Our client is an American clothing company which designs, manufactures, and markets women’s and men’s apparel in the United States and internationally. We are searching for a Lectra Grader.
Work with the technical design team on grading. Must know how to grade the pattern pieces based on provided ratio
Digitize soft/hard pattern on table into Lectra format and/or plotting out tracing from Lectra pattern.
Must know how to make single size marker. Work with team on full-size marker and make single marker more efficiently.
Our Client is a National Company with thousands of stores conveniently located and they are searching for a Technical Designer.
This Position offers paid relocation near Virginia Beach.
Graphics and Patterns Specialist:
General Summary: The Specialist Graphics and Patterns identifies, executes and manages graphic and patterns designs for our products. Working with the Global Sourcing team, Merchants and Suppliers, this role develops trend insights, concepts and art for assigned product categories, enabling our sourcing team’s activities to properly communicate, place and deliver relevant emblazoned merchandise for our Customers. Additionally, this role is a key participant in ensuring proper costing and trade dress compliance.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities: 1. Illustrate concepts by designing rough and finished art/copy regarding arrangement, size, type, style and related aesthetic materials for patterns and graphics on products 2. Prepare printer-ready patterns and graphics – designing art and copy layouts 3. Working collaboratively with Global Sourcing team, confer with Merchants and relevant Suppliers to discuss and determine patterns and graphics projects – including intent, timeline conceptual overview, etc. 4. Gather information and materials as part of Trend and “Comp Shop” Process to assist in trend, concept and competitive positioning planning 5. Complete graphics and patterns projects, including leading coordination with outside services, agencies, etc. as relevant 6. Serve as key subject matter expert working with Suppliers to translate graphics and patterns projects into manufacturing process – ultimately leading to products being offered at retail 7. Support the Category Teams in defining and developing PLM packets and objective worksheets for identified programs and items to be considered for global sourcing activities and potential placement 8. Manager and maintain graphics/art files and related collateral for logos, concepts, photos, patterns, art, graphics, etc. 9. Review inspirational merchandising patterns and graphics for copyright and trade dress compliance 10. Use various technologies to generate images, art and graphics 11. Support Sourcing teams in the creation and delivery of Category Team and Supplier education and development. 12. Other duties and responsibilities as defined
Position Requirements: Office work environment, 40+ work hours per week
Minimum Requirements: Education: BS/BA or equivalent work experience Experience: Minimum of 4 years graphics and patterns, or graphic art, experience with emphasis in Apparel and/or Home product areas
Job Related Skills: • Outstanding communication skills encompassing interaction with Category Teams, Suppliers and Service providers • Strong multi-tasking, prioritization and timeline management/adherence • Ability to interact effectively and build relationships with all levels of Category Teams, Global Sourcing resources and related support organizations • Strong understanding of graphics/patterns cost elements and focus on cost minimization • Foundational understanding of the retail business and product development/ manufacturing life cycle from both a merchandising and manufacturer's perspective
Technical Skills: Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office desktop applications, inclusive of Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook; multimedia expertise; deep graphics art tools use and familiarity.
Our client is an established Importer & Distributor of Women’s Apparel located in Secaucus NJ, who is looking for an experienced and energetic Logistics Sr. Associate with 3-4 years logistics and some managment skills to handle operations independently and efficiently.
Handle Imports & Clearing from China & India.
Monitor all import bookings & inland freight.
Handle input of Sales orders.
Update all data for cost for imports.
Interface with sales, production and accounting to resolve any discrepancies.
Receive sales orders by EDI.
Send Advance shipping Notices by EDI.
Handle chargebacks and claims with efficiency to minimize loss.
Update showroom with any and all data for imports & Sales in USA.
Well established apparel co. is seeking experienced production person to join their team. Looking for an organized team player to join their production team. This is an entry level position and they are willing to train the right candidate
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Communicate with overseas office & suppliers on daily basis.
Track goods from order placement to delivery.
Responsible for all details of orders (fill out all testing applications, keeping organized files on lab dips/shade bands, checking colors, preparing & send out all samples/fabric, prepare packing instructions to factory, check all accessory layouts, order all labels/hangtags, etc.)
Update all production spreadsheets daily
Organized, detailed oriented & keep proper records.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1-2 years production experience
Strong communication and organizational skills are required
Ability to multi-task and work in fast paced environment
Our client is a well established childrens apparel manufacturer searching for a Production Coordinator with 5-7 years of Childrenswear experience.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Review Tech-packs prior to send out • Ensure vendors are sent required color cards, wash standards, artwork, label packages and trim • Send Production PO’s, UPC info, and packaging requirements to factory • Provide vendors with retail compliance requirements, lab testing requirements and standards • Coordinate company retail lab tests • Coordinate payments between Import Dept and factory • Work with Production Mgr, Design Team and Tech Design to ensure all aspects of products that move into production have been approved prior to the start of production • Track manufacturing process to ensure that the product meets the agreed purchase order requirements• Request WIP reports and review TOP samples • Coordinate shipping with Import Dept • Coordinate Accounts Payable and Vendors to ensure all documents are properly submitted• Ability to communicate with good written and oral skills and work well with others in a team environment
Our Client is a well- established women’s wear manufacturer looking for a Cut & Sew, Production Coordinator
Candidate should have a women’s and/or junior background. Candidate must be a self- starter and able to independently work in a fast- paced environment.
Responsibilities:
Work-in-Progress Report Set Up and Management
Time & Action Implementation
Strong Communication skills with overseas factories & internal Cross Functional Team
Receive, track & review lab dips submittals, strike offs, fit samples, PP samples etc., work closely with cross functional team to get approvals to insure on time deliveries in accordance with the time/action calendar
Knowledge of PLM system
Knowledge of issuing overseas factories packing instructions, price ticket info and sign off etc.
Men’s and boy’s sportswear manufacturer is looking for a production/ sourcing manager.
Manage product cycle-from order placement until delivery in the US, including, managing the T&A calendar, lab dips, fabric approval, trim approval, etc
Stay on calendar
QC document review
testing report review
Communicate with suppliers overseas
Evaluate monthly capacity to ensure we plan accordingly
Communicate with sales staff on any issues or late deliveries
Our Client is a National Company with thousands of stores conveniently located and they are searching for a Quality and Regulatory Analyst.
This Position offers paid relocation near Virginia Beach.
Quality and Regulatory Analyst:
Within the guidelines of the company and Compliance Policies Manual, manage the quality and regulatory compliance process for the hard goods categories. Scope encompasses 3rd party lab partners, Merchants, Buyers, Sourcing, China based QA, Suppliers and, where applicable, Legal and Regulatory bodies.
Deliverables
Align category-specific processes and procedures with the company policies, goals, and objectives.
Own 3rd Party Lab test protocols and inspection processes for hard goods categories. Justify and implement changes/updates to protocols as needed.
Manage inspection, testing and other QA and compliance processes in assigned categories. In conjunction with Buyers/Merchants manage exception dispositions and CAPs.
Follow and update SOPs as required. Propose policy changes when needed.
Collaborate with Suppliers through Buyers, Sourcing, Tar Heel QA, and directly when needed to assure QA and regulatory processes are aligned with product lifecycle workflow.
Seize opportunities for cost, turnaround, and process improvements on a project basis. Marshal resources necessary to complete the projects.
Assist Legal in matters related to industry litigation and product recalls.
Be the company Quality and Regulatory resource for hard goods categories within and outside the organization.
Team with the company Quality and Compliance to establish testing and process synergies.
Develop, maintain, and support short and longer term metrics to help drive sourcing decisions and process improvement. Use these as a basis for reporting.
Manage recalls and withdrawals associated with the assigned categories.
Qualifications:
Positive individual who thrives on building new processes and influencing others in a dynamic, fast paced environment
Bachelor’s degree, preference for a degree in a technical discipline.
Seven years of related experience in hard goods quality assurance at the retail level.
Understanding of production methods for items within the assigned categories.
Demonstrated leadership and cross-functional collaboration with internal and external teams.
Strong knowledge of hard goods, toys, and/or electronics quality management systems
Working knowledge of Acceptable Quality Level standards.
Familiarity with toy regulations and testing standards highly desirable.
Experience working with overseas agents, indirect vendors and manufacturers.
Ability to proactively recognize and address potential issues which could impact merchandise quality.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, SharePoint
QUALITY ASSURANCE AUDITOR - PAID RELOCATE TO VIRGINIA BEACH
Location: VIRGINA BEACH
Salary: 65-75K
Job#: 7734
Recruiter: Todd Wayne
Description:
Multibillion-dollar manufacturer is looking for a Quality Assurance Auditor. Paid relocation to Virginia Beach.
Manage the quality and compliance process for the apparel/softline goods categories
Own 3rd Party Lab test protocols and inspection processes for soft goods/ apparel categories for men’s, women’s and childrenswear t-shirt, socks, underwear, leggings, onesies etc.
Manage inspection, testing and other QA and compliance processes in assigned categories.
Work with overseas vendors in China and Bangladesh
Partner with overseas factories, merchants and buyers
Follow and update SOPs as required.
Collaborate with Suppliers through Buyers, Sourcing, Tar Heel QA, and directly when needed to assure QA and regulatory processes are aligned with product lifecycle workflow.
Team with Quality and Compliance to establish testing and process synergies.
Develop, maintain, and support short and longer term metrics to help drive sourcing decisions and process improvement.
Manage recalls and withdrawals associated with the assigned categories.
Seven years of related experience in hard goods quality assurance at the retail level.
Understanding of production methods for items within the assigned categories.
Demonstrated leadership and cross-functional collaboration with internal and external teams.
Working knowledge of Acceptable Quality Level standards
Experience working with overseas agents, indirect vendors and manufacturers.
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, SharePoint
· Responsible for all forecasting and analysis across multiple categories, styles, colors and size with objective of continually increasing sales and productivity growth for Walmart.
Primary Responsibilities
· Implement sales forecasting ensure GRS alignment which will ultimately drive the customer demand plan projections
· Analyze and validate item seasonality adjusting appropriately for events ranging from promotions to weather etc.
· Consistently identify opportunities to drive sales and productivity at the style by door lev
· Be proactive in anticipating shifts and proactively addressing with both internal and external teams striving for high forecast accuracy
· Validate all item characteristics flagged in system to ensure optimization of tool
· Build and maintain annual item ladder plans by program, style and color to include history, forecasts, sell thrus, sets vs fill visibility updating regularly
· Implement quarterly “big analysis” (Demographics, basket analysis, etc) presenting findings and identifying action plan
· Partner with Walmart RM to successfully drive the business forward utilizing in stock%, rate of sale and other productivity metrics identifying opportunities and reducing risks
· Champion call to action with cross functional team based on analysis
· Review sales ladders, trends and availability weekly with replenishment planner
· Prepare agenda and lead monthly/quarterly update and action meetings with the customer
· Prepare and maintain all relevant company and ad hoc reporting
Established and GROWING women’s Manufacturer is seeking an outgoing, enthusiastic Sales Associate with a great sense of style and a keen eye for design to assist the sales team. There is a wonderful opportunity for growth.
Work with Sales team and buyers to assist in cultivating, create & presenting the line
Must have a great sense of fashion
Assist Account Executive with various administrative tasks
Luxury leather accessory lifestyle brand is in search of a Salesperson.
Must have established relationships with buyers at Maxfield, Bergdorf, Hirshleifers, Barneys, Fred Segal etc.
Consistently achieve or exceed sales goals, enhancing and developing the business.
Capture meaningful customer data for the purposes of connecting with the client, building relationships and personalizing future client development opportunities.
Maintain an active, accurate, neat and organized client book, contacting clients regularly and providing appropriate follow-up on all sales or client requests.
Proven ability to build lasting relationships with customers
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Strong organization and follow-up skills.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Team-focused with a desire to collaborate effectively.
A textile converter manufacturer searching for a Senior Cad Artist with 10 plus years experience creating print cad work for all apparel markets, preferably in social and missy dress markets.
Proficient in photoshop, illustrator, and ned graphics
Strong technical skills regarding repeat and pattern, color separation, and complex layout edits
Monthly collaboration with designer to create merchandised sample line
Develop mood and trend boards seasonally based on market research
Create seasonal color palettes applicable to a number of markets
Magnificent high end retail store located in the heart of Manhattan. Been in business for over 60 years and sells the most amazing day, evening, MOB. They also do collaborations with European and American Designers to create product exclusively for their retail stores. Our client also has multiple retail stores located in New York and Canada. Their price point in retail is $300-$36,000
Our client is looking for sewers to work on bridal gowns.
Our client is a High Quality Women’s wear Designer, Searching for a talented women’s RTW Tech designer. The line is primarily produceddomestically in New York and LA. They also manufacture occasionally overseas.
The candidate will play an integral role in all day-to-day technical design in the production of the ready-to wear collection. Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Technical design. S/he will have a strong work ethic and business acumen, commingled with an understanding of our client’s aesthetic and quality level. S/he will work cross functionally with production, pattern making, and fabric teams. It is imperative that this candidate has a great, loyal and positive attitude and has the ability to integrate smoothly into the existing Technical Design Team.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for the fit of the production fit for woven, PFD, leather and cut/sew categories.
Communicate with cross functional teams through all phases of production and manage their expectations with detail, follow up and professionalism.
Build open communication paths between Technical Design and the Production Team.
Monitor and coach factories for the highest level of quality. • Partners with Production counterparts on tracking and arrival of all fit samples and PP samples.
Maintain technical packages with all updates, graded specs, fit photos.
Conduct shrink tests when needed to assure production fabric is reacting similarly to sample fabric.
Assure fit consistency in repeat and core styles.
Prepare for fittings by meticulously specing and comparing the PP/TOP to the SMS/standard.
Record fit notes and notify departments such as Production regarding changes to the styles made during fittings.
Partner with Raw materials team and Production Managers to assemble full packages of all components needed for PP's.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: • 4+ years experience in Technical Design/Pattern making.
Understanding of domestic manufacturing, with a strong eye for proportion and design aesthetic.
Highly organized and very detail oriented.
Highly proficient in Excel, PDM, PLM, ERP or RLM with the ability to perform analytical tasks.
Quick-moving and quick-thinking, able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent people skills, and able to work in familial environment and integrate well with existing office employees.
Must be a team player, willing to share ideas and take over or delegate responsibilities to other team members as the situation requires
Our Client is a National Company with thousands of stores conveniently located and they are searching for a Technical Designer.
This Position offers paid relocation near Virginia Beach.
Job Description
General Summary:
The Fit Technicians are responsible for the management and execution of the fit specification process, which will result in fit/construction consistency. The Fit Technician, working collaboratively with business partners. Will establish and maintain guidelines, processes and procedures, drive/assist in managing the fit process flow and, focus on continuous process improvement.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
Manage assigned category through the execution of spec development, sample processing, and resolving fit, construction and quality issues.
Using PLM to create Tech Packs for vendors to properly execute production to Design Intent.
Collaborate with merchants and product managers to simplify construction details to hit target costs.
Fit garments on fit forms to ensure accuracy and execution. Lead fit session, prepare and relay fit correction comments in PLM for supplier review.
Enforce tech pack direction by measuring/analyzing all garments received or utilized are accurately made to the direction of the tech packs.
Manage annual benchmarking and National Brand Equivalency fit reviews with merchant collaboration.
Maintain and update the Fit How to Measure Manual with overseas partners and suppliers.
Create and update standardize block specs based on fashion trends and merchant direction.
Effectively communicate with business partners to facilitate seasonal calendars and deliverables.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
Education: BA/BS or equivalent work experience Experience: 3-5 years Apparel/Softgoods Merchandising in a Buying, Sourcing or Product Development capacity with knowledge of Pattern Making and Grading. Job Related Skills:
Self motivated with strong sense of urgency/deadline driven
Organized and accurate
Excellent written and verbal communication
Team player
Computer skills: Moderate to intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office desktop applications, inclusive of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Digital photography, Photo-shop, Illustrator, Adobe.pdf, PLM applications or web-based equivalents
Our client is a growing, well established women's design/manufacturer looking for a well -rounded and experienced multi category Tech Designer with 5-7 years of experience.
Understanding of Multi Categories eg... Tops, Jackets, Dresses, Skirts , Light Weight pants
Capable of making accurate 1st Specs & Production grading.
Spec, Fitting, PP samples on Dress form and on Fit models.
Collaborate with Designers to determine fit and aesthetic details.
Attend fit sessions with designers’
Monitor and track the status of development and production styles.
Measure and enter specs in the tech pack prior to fitting.
Take accurate fit notes during fitting.
Communicate fit comments and corrections to global technical partners, factories, vendors and QC.
Interface with the Pre-Production and Production teams to ensure all deadlines are met.
Ability to work to solve discrepancies in samples/patterns.
Consistent/continuous prioritization of workload and tasks.
Ability to research and resolve quality issues.
Distribute all updates to team members and factories.
Correspond with pattern room to send patterns, cutter’s musts and samples to factories.
Update tech packs to stay on top of design sketch revisions, construction details and specs following Proto/ Line Review notes.
Manage weekly workload, keeping to calendar following deadlines.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
5-7 Years Technical Design Experience
-Pattern-making experience and understanding pattern grading
-Pattern correction capability
Strong organization skills, with emphasis on initiation and follow through.
Our client is an American clothing company which designs, manufactures, and markets women’s and men’s apparel in the United States and internationally. We are searching for a Senior Technical Designer in Women's Dress division.
Description:
Responsibilities for Technical Design role.
Create Development Tech packs and spec sheets
Conduct live model fittings and provide feedback
Patternmaking is a plus
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and tech pack design required
Experience creating spec sheets and tech packs using PLM software
Our client is a highly successful, rapidly growing Bridal Designer looking for Tech Designer with 3-5 years who has experience in woven dresses and evening wear.
A HIGHLY SUCESSFUL AND GROWING BRIDAL COMPANY IS SEEKING A TECHNICAL DESIGN ASSOCIATE TO JOIN THEIR TEAM
RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Attend fit sessions with designers’ proposing alternative methods of construction
- Monitor and track the status of all development and production styles.
- Measure and enter specs in the tech pack prior to fitting.
- Take accurate fit notes during fitting.
- Communicate fit comments and corrections to global technical partners, factories, vendors and QC.
- Partner with the technical design supervisor and Patternmaker to resolve pattern issues and perform investigative work to solve discrepancies in samples/patterns.
- Consistent/continuous prioritization of workload and tasks.
- Prepare various garments for fit sessions and meetings.
- Update tech packs to stay on top of design sketch revisions.
- Manage weekly workload, keeping to calendar following deadlines. All other duties, as assigned by the Senior Technical Designer and Directors.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
- 3-5 Years Technical Design Experience
- Must be able to set priorities in an environment with competing/changing demands.
- Must be able to work independently on multiple tasks which are high priority.
- Strong organization and management skills, with emphasis on initiation and follow through.
- Proficient with Excel, Word, Outlook
- Excellent organization, multi-tasking, listening, strong oral and written communication skills
Better runway contemporary label seeks VP of Production to supervise domestic and international manufacturing.
Provide leadership and management of the company’s product development, sourcing and Production Department and implements systems and process to track the product from handover by the Design Department to point it leaves the factory.
Oversees, plans and directs the management of all products made by the company.
Ensure that the most efficient, effective and economically viable methods are used to ensure that the goals of the company are achieved.
Work with both internal and external partners to facilitate goals.
Creates an environment that fosters team work, encourages innovation, empowers employees and supports feedback.
Ensure that, patterns, sew bys and raw material for styles adopted on the line are sourced and produced in a timely manner.
Ensure that product is allocated according to appropriately qualified factories.
Negotiates prices to obtain the best value for the product..
Ensure that controls, checks and balances are in place to ensure that deliveries are received on time.
Ensure that merchandise is manufactured at the highest standards, with factories that comply with all safety, customs and other legal guidelines.
Ensure that relationships with mills, factories and other supplies are maintained.
Ensure that the quality and price of fabrics orders are within the pre-set guidelines of the company.
Supervise a staff of 30.
Travel 2 or 3 times a year
10-15 years of experience in the contemporary sportswear company with a history of increasing responsibility with some exposure.
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