TECHNICAL DESIGNER / JEANSWEAR

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TECHNICAL DESIGNER / JEANSWEAR

Location: Manhattan

Salary: 90-110k

Job#: 9145

Recruiter: Todd Wayne

Description:

TECHNICAL DESIGNER Denim 80-110k

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 Denim Pants, Demin Dress’s, & Denim Jackets

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 Denim Pants, Denim P Dress’s, & Jackets

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

Technical Design - Denim

POSITION SUMMARY.

The Technical Design Manager – Denim provides specific technical support for Branded Sportswear MFG. supply Chain through strong technical proficiency, organization, and leadership on Denim. He or she is responsible in achieving correct fits and design details, developing new blocks, and calibrating existing blocks from design inception through Pre-production within the compliance calendar dates.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB:

Interact with Design and Merchandising during proto development to achieve design standards.
Strong understanding of design intends related to fabrication, garment construction, and fit relationship.
Supervise and participate in the creation and maintenance of all centric tech packs.
Oversee the creation and maintenance block samples and proto to pre-production sample and sample status charts and reference books in conjunction with the compliance approval process.
Direct/ Execute block, proto, and production fittings. Update all fit notes and revised size specs into Centric in a timely manner and pass to production team.
Strong ability to clearly communicate pattern, spec, and fit changes through vendors.
Ensure that all protos and samples are reviewed upon arrival for fit, trim and details.
Supervise proto and sample review set up.
Develop and set up in-house block library.
Develop industry standard points of measurement, grade rules, and tolerances and set up in Centric.
Understand washes and shrinkages on pattern base on fit and spec on Denim Jeans / Wash garments for Men’s and Women’s.
Understand the denim stretch and growth and adjust the spec accordingly to maintain the fit consistency.
This is an onsite position 5 days a week

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Experience:

10 years of related work experience; 3 years of experience as a manager
5 years of denim specific experience in both men and women.
Strong knowledge of pattern making and garment construction

Skills:

Strong organizational and follow-up skills
Professional, mature person with command presence
Excellent interpersonal skills
Proficiency in computer operating, centric preferable.
Microsoft Office

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Must work with design and Supply Chain teams to ensure maintain design integrity while ensuring that price guidelines are adhered to.

RESOURCEFULNESS/CREATIVITY: Must be solution-oriented, be willing, and able to find creative solutions to complex problems.