ASSOCIATE TECHNICAL DESIGNER - Women's Private Label

Established Women's Private Label company looking to hire a mid-senior level Technical Designer to work with our Design/Production team!

Communicate with buyer and vendors and respond to any technical, fit and production related questions.

Measure and evaluate garments from proto sample through TOP within category assignment.
coordinating fitting samples - entering style information, updates, and POMs
Conducts thorough fittings with Director of Technical Design and Head Designer to assure that each style is successfully executed.
Identifies potential fit problems and follows through to ensure all glitches are resolved prior to scheduled releases.
Monitor and maintain fit, construction, grading and workmanship standards for each product category and ensure consistency.
Write fit comments with all necessary detailed sketches & photos.
Relay all fit comments, sewing corrections, and/or design changes to the factory.
Work with TD manager, designers, and create specs / construction sheets for proto and fit samples utilizing blocks.
Initiate and maintain tech packs for development and production.
Communicate with appropriate departments for approvals and production, quality or costing.
Track status of each assigned style daily and update line sheets/production status.
Communicate with clients and overseas factories on a daily basis.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 2 years of Spec Writing, technical design, pattern making or related experience.
Fashion Degree in Technical Design or related experience.
Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Illustrator, Photoshop,
Knowledge of fit, grading and pattern making
Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency and successful track record in a team oriented environment.