About this role
SBH
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Department:
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Job Type:
Full-time
- Location:
New York NY
- Job Order ID:
10750
- Job Title: Technical Designer - Dresses
The Technical Designer for Dresses is responsible for ensuring that design vision is translated into a well-constructed and manufacturable garment that reflects brand’s esthetics and design integrity. As a member of the Technical Design team, you will conduct fit sessions, communicate fit session to vendors, global offices and work cross-functionally to ensure accuracy of garment measurements, fit, construction details and flow of information while addressing any technical challenges during the development and production process. This is an onsite position.
Key Accountabilities:
- Manage product lifecycle from Showroom sample through pre-production fit approval.
- Oversee pre-production samples development, ensuring they meet design specifications and quality standards.
- Develop comprehensive technical packages, to final full graded specifications. Determine necessary corrections, utilize garment patterns effectively to achieve the desired fit, silhouette, and style.
- Lead live fit sessions to evaluate and refine fit, construction, and quality. Execute fit comments in a timely manner to ensure the fit process remains aligned with production timelines and objectives. Provide grading guidelines to vendors after fit approval, ensure that grading is executed accurately to preserve the integrity of the design and fit across all sizes.
- Partner successfully with Product Development, Design and Production teams to ensure fit and product development process stays in line with production and action timelines. Create and manages WIP report for development tracking and garment delivery
Education and Experience:
- 7+ years of Technical Design experience
- College degree, or equivalent professional work experience, required
Skills and Behaviors:
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Proven expertise in apparel fitting, specs and patterns
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Working knowledge of PLM, Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Excel
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Strong project management and multi-tasking skills with critical attention to detail
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Confident, engaging verbal and written communication skills
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Motivated to work in a high energy environment at the speed of fashion with ever-changing priorities
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Ability to work independently and work to meet multiple deadlines
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Ability to build and maintain relationships with other departments as well as vendors and other overseas offices
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Salary $ 100,000 - $115,000
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