Technical Designer - Handbags

The Technical Designer manages the product lifecycle from sketch through pre-production. Creates and updates Tech Packs for all handbags. Works collaboratively with Design to update measurements and ensures construction and production is accurate and on calendar to meet all established deadlines.

• Product Lifecycle Management:
  Manage product lifecycle from sketch through pre-production through approval;
  Collaborate with Design and Production on handbag development in order to create cost effective styles
• Technical Specification:
  Generate computerized technical specification packages;
  Review and evaluate samples for spec, pattern, shape, and construction;
  Consult with Designers to work through complicated handbag construction to establish fit; collaborate with Design to update measurements and specifications for the tech pack
• Systems:
  Use PLM systems;
  Gerber Yunique PLM or equivalent
• Communication:
  Communicate with overseas offices and vendors to identify and resolve issues with garment construction and production;
  Create and manages WIP report for development tracking and garment delivery
• Corrections and Approvals:
  Utilize digital photos, technical sketches, detailed instructions and comments from Fitting to communicate corrections;
  Approve handbag for production or reject sample and schedule follow-up Fitting
• Testing:
  Request Factory and Mill testing for fabric, leather, etc;
  Verify fabric quality;
  Confirm product care and content
• Reporting:
  Create and manage WIP (Work In Progress) reports
• Trim Management:
  Organize and maintain seasonal trim card library

• 4 years’ experience as a technical designer in an SKU-intensive environment, required
• Proven expertise in handbag technical design, specs and patterns
• College degree, or equivalent professional work experience, required

• Working knowledge of PLM, Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Excel
• Strong project management and multi-tasking skills with critical attention to detail
• Confident, engaging verbal and written communication skills
• Motivated to work in a high energy environment at the speed of fashion with ever-changing priorities
• Ability to work independently and work to meet multiple deadlines
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with other departments as well as vendors and other overseas offices

Salary $90,000