Part-time temporary technical designer - Women’s clothing - Woven Dresses

Part-time temporary technical designer
- Women’s clothing
- Woven Dresses, Blouses, Sleepwear

Objective:
To handle all technical design aspects on a part-time basis in our Philadelphia office. Review new designs and create detailed tech packs using google docs/spreadsheets. Participate in fittings (in person), take notes, and advise fit revisions to the agency/ factory.

Responsibilities:

• Spec in garments or double check spec sheet prior to fittings
• Draft comments for factories, take photos, and detailed notes to communicate fit changes
• Assist in fit sessions (in person)
• Amend sketch changes in illustrator as needed (a plus, but not required)
• Review and advise on grading for our broad size range (petites, talls, plus sizing, etc.)

Requirements:

• 5+ years of technical design industry experience in women’s market for comparable brands.
• Strong computer and Google Drive skills
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Strong understanding of technical aspects of construction, fit, and standard specs
• Must have excellent taste level
• Experience working with factories in India and skilled at working with natural fibers

Internal:

• Compensation - commensurate with experience ($25-$40/hr DOE)