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TECHNICAL DESIGNER / ACTIVE WEAR

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Location: ALL LOCATION

Salary: 90-110k

Job#: 9144

Recruiter: Todd Wayne

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Description:

TECHNICAL DESIGNER Active wear, Running / Performance, 90-110k

My client has a beautiful office on at 1407 & Broadway ,  they work with the big box stores like TJ Maxx, Ross, Target, Etc. They manufacture Moderate Market Active wear, Running / Performance suits Similar Product to Lululemon, Nike

Please read my job description below and send me your updated resume and asking salary if you like to apply; if you not interested in this opportunity then maybe you could recommend someone to me.

My Client is looking for someone who is more experienced in Active wear, Running / Performance, Poly cotton Lyra, & Spandex Fabrics. 

An ideal candidate would be one who takes ownership of fit (speak up confidently on what is possible vs not technically, have a point of view, willing to research as to what is appropriate for the style (example type of thread, fusing, interlining, etc).

POSITION SUMMARY:

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 were.

PRIMARY 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.

1. Maintain consistent fit across product categories.
2. Effective communication and collaboration with technical counterparts at

vendor/factory and overseas team regarding all technical issues and sample corrections.

1. Understand fabrics and how specifications impact garment fit – stretch, recovery,

modulus, etc.

1. Partner with design up front to interpret style concepts.
2. Create and maintain technical package Ensure technical.

packages are consistent with customer standards. Update package details as needed.

with product evolution.

1. Create and update missy and plus measurement specification
2. Maintain and update construction pages using Adobe Illustrator.
3. Check and review graded specs for any discrepancies.
4. Review factory patterns for accuracy. Advise pattern.

corrections as needed and collaborate with Patternmaker when necessary.

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 a 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.

6. This is an onsite position 5 days a week 

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.

Review graded nests as needed

Todd Wayne | todd@jessilyn.net