Technical Designer

Compensation: $80-90k depending on experience.

The Senior Technical Designer creates world class swim, active, and lifestyle apparel that is acknowledged as leading in innovation, design, function, fit and quality. Under the partnership of Design, Product Development, and Production teams; you develop the line from tech pack hand-off to the production of garments.

Responsible for prototype management

Maintain data integrity in Excel tps and shared development and production tracker

Organize daily work-flow that adheres to   deliverables & development timelines

Develop and create tech packs in Excel format to communicate requirements for Design aesthetic, fit, and construction engineering; construction callouts, technical sketches, grade rule, tolerances, and POM set up

Measure and review proto samples based on submitted tech pack

Set up fitting schedule and booking the models as needed based on deadlines and filling the minimum required time

Lead fittings & presentations:
Measure, evaluate fit sample submit (construction, execution), present style history, advise required fit and construction corrections discussed for assigned styles

Ensure construction and fit consistency across product class according to established brand guidelines

Spec and analyze garments to determine compliance of measurements, workmanship, construction direction, and maintain fit intent

Analyze and communicate the outcome of fittings and construction reviews with cross functional and vendor partners

Lead vendor & cross-functional relationships through effective email correspondence, in-person meetings, and plan onsites

Update tracker with status of tps, fit comments, and when next sample will be received according to calendar deadlines

Collaborate with product development/ production team on fit issues addressed in returns meeting and update tracker and counterparts on progress

Educate team in advanced technical knowledge of our brand’s construction and fit standards

Present and support team in proto changes, challenges, and solutions at fit meetings

Review, spec garments, and send comments to supplier with 48-72 hours of fitting through TOP stage for IMPORT styles

Review, spec garments, and send comments to supplier with 48-72 hours of fitting through PP stage for DOMESTIC styles

Build strategies alongside VP of Sourcing and Production that drive competencies within the scope of product creation

Mentor & train junior team members

Sets and maintains care label instructions based on fabric/garment qualities and end use.

Driven by the technical aspect of the product creation process

Attention to detail, initiative, organization, strong verbal & written communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks & competing priorities

Comprehensive knowledge of fabric, construction, draping, graphic & dye techniques

Skilled at technical communication with vendors via pattern diagrams & fit photos

Expert knowledge of Grading

Strong applied comprehension of end to end product life cycle

Self-motivated, strong sense of urgency, collaborative mindset

Ability to work and thrive in a fast paced, cross functional team environment

Excellent time management, organizational & problem-solving skills

Curiosity for change & learning, capable of managing ambiguity

Ability to lead fit sessions for all products

Proficiency in MS office (Excel/Word/Outlook), Adobe Design Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop)

Exposure to International production;
Domestic production would be an asset

Experience working directly with Pattern Engineers (Internal and Overseas)

Knowledge of garment construction methods in multiple fabrications (swim, woven, knit, & engineered knits) and product categories