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Technical Designer Men’s Golf and lifestyle apparel brand

Location: Manhattan

Salary: Open $$$

Job#: 8075

Recruiter: Todd Wayne

Description:

My Clinet is creating a Men’s Golf and lifestyle apparel brand. they are creating a product that will hang in the space with Peter Millar, Greyson, Summit Golf brands, Johnnie-O, Nike, RLX & Lululemon, etc.) it would be great. In addition to cut and sew knits, This candidate should also be strong in stretch woven bottoms as well as lightweight outerwear pieces (with and without fill).

The Technical Designer is primarily responsible for brand fit product consistency, construction, and quality as appropriate by category, keeping the customer top of mind. They must fully understand each individual style to communicate to the offshore factories enabling style execution. They must adhere to brand calendars and targets by working closely with cross functional partners. They must be able to effectively communicate design fit intent via tech packs created by them or via conference calls / video conference calls to an audience where English is their 2nd language.  Fitting of garments (cutting / pinning / draping) and recapping those fittings is a mandatory skill. 

 PIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB: 

  1. Work closely with Technical Design Director/Manager to enhance and evolve processes and procedures, as business evolves, while driving to elevate the quality of the product.
  2. Mintain approved sample and block library.
  3. Maintain consistent fit across product categories.  Ensure blocks are properly established and correctly utilized.
  4. Effective communication and collaboration with technical counterparts at vendor/factory and overseas team regarding all technical issues and sample corrections.
  5. Understand fabrics and how specifications impact garment fit – stretch, recovery, modulus, etc.
  6. Partner with design up front to interpret style concepts. 
  7. Create and/or maintain technical package in PLM system (Flex PLM). Ensure technical packages are consistent with customer standards.  Update package details as needed with product evolution.
    1. Create and update measurement specification in PLM.
    2. Maintain and update construction pages using Adobe Illustrator.
    3. Check and review graded specs for any discrepancies.
    4. Review factory patterns using CAD (Tuka) software for accuracy. Advise pattern corrections as needed and collaborate with Patternmaker when necessary.
    5. 3D software Browzware  (Would be helpfull to have but not a must) Lotta or V stitcher, 
  1. Lead and own proto, fit and PP, size run and TOP sample fit session on mannequin and live model..
    1. Prepare samples for fitting.
    2. Maintain fit schedule by utilizing fit time efficiently.
    3. Take photographs on fit model- front, back and side, and any details.
    4. Evaluate fit and construction on samples.
    5. Document fit/construction comments, upload visual images and technical sketches.
  1. Collaborate with production team to understand calendar and execute accordingly.
  2. Call out potential concerns up front.  Elevate issues as they occur.
  3. Understand and execute efficiently and cost effectively all technical aspects. 
  4. Review graded nests as needed.
  5. Participate in special projects.
  6. Various other duties, projects and responsibilities may fall under this role on an as needed basis.

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 INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CONTACTS:

         Internal:   Technical Designers, Production, Sourcing, Patternmakers, Design, Management

      External:  Qverseas QA, Factories

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 SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Direct:  Assistant/ Associate Technical Designers as applicable

         Indirect:  None.

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DECISION MAKING:  Owns fit approval and Independently makes Technical Design decisions (Fit, Measurement Specifications, Grading, and Construction). Finalize decisions with patternmakers and factories, as necessary.

 RESOURCEFULNESS/CREATIVITY:  Primary Technical Design resource.

 ENVIRONMENT:   In office 4 days per week address location 38th st Brodway NYC 

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 QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

Experience:    

  1. 7+ years minimum related experience to working with patterns and design teams on ladies woven tops and jackets..
  2. 3 years’ experience with Adobe Illustrator- this is mandatory.  Candidate must be fluent and fast with sketching.
  3. Experience illustrating pattern corrections using drawing software.
  4. Experience using Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Illustrator, PLM knowledge a must.

Education:

  1. Bachelor’s degree or related education in Technical Design preferred.

Skills    

  1. Ability to communicate in writing clear and concise thoughts.
  2. Knowledge of production and costing.
  3. Basic textiles and fabric layout (engineering) knowledge.
  4. Pattern Making (Tuka preferred).
  5. Excellent verbal and written communication.
  6. Excellent time management and interpersonal skills.
  7. Ability to work independent and within a team in a fast-paced environment.
  8. Develops strong internal and external relationships.
  9. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  10. Detail Oriented.

 

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