Senior Technical Designer, RTW

POSITION: Senior Technical Designer, RTW

REPORTS TO: Director of Technical Design, RTW

DEPARTMENT: RTW

POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Technical Designer, RTW, will focus on denim, bottom, outerwear, dress, gown and suiting for categories such as men, women and children.

• Pattern Making knowledge preferred.
• Responsible for managing approval timing of their styles. Raises to the Director’s attention if approval(s) will be late.
• Measures all fit samples from proto to T.O.P. prior to fitting.
• Participates and leads all aspects of live fitting (including garment pinning, note taking and photographing).
• Creates Tech Packs in Excel or WFX with construction callouts, target measurements and grading.
• Update WIPs and adhere to the T&A calendar.
• Sends Tech Pack Fit Comments and Grading to vendors after each fit round.
• Communicates with vendors via emails, Whats App and facetime daily or as needed.
• Problem solves construction and production issues.
• Work cross functionally with PD, design and production.
• Book fit models and keep tab of the budget.
• Keep approved samples for reference and fit history.
• Train and mentor technical designers.

• 10+ years of experience in Technical Design of RTW for American or European Brands, preferably Contemporary or Designer Brands.
• Ability to lead fittings and solve fit challenges without assistance.
• Adept at collaborating with cross functional teams.
• Proactive self-starter with the ability to work independently and prioritize workload.
• Good organization and communication skills.
• Ability to react to change.
• Proven ability to be a valued contributor.
• Effective communicate in written and verbal form.