Associate Technical Designer, Loft Skirts

About the Position

The Associate Technical Designer manages and executes fit comments and technical spec packages for the assigned product category. Manages the sample development process and helps to generate specification packages and maintains/tracks them through fit approval. Interacts with production, product development, design and merchandising to ensure the quality, delivery and business practices are achieved and upheld. Demonstrates the company’s Values & Practices by maintaining effective collaborative relationships, taking pride in the company and brand, and embracing diversity.

Responsibilities

•Generate, update and complete the spec packages from development through to final approval

•Review specs from top to bottom and ensure correct proportions on garment

•Capture team feedback and takes notes during fittings and is responsible for supporting the execution of the fit comments accordingly

•Provide fit comments and call out any construction/workmanship issues to be addressed

•Manage the fit tracking process

•Follows up on e-mails from the overseas office regarding comments on fit and samples

•Adheres to cross-functional calendar

•Ensures that seasonal deadlines are met for assigned areas

•Attends department meetings, post line review CFT recaps, weekly CFT meetings, weekly development meetings, style fits

•Builds collaborative relationships with internal clients and overseas offices

•Manages other responsibilities and projects as needed

Requirements

•Bachelor’s Degree, in a related field of study, or equivalent functional experience

•2-3 Years’ experience in technical design and/or patternmaking

•Working knowledge of construction standards and manufacturing methods

•Detail oriented, with strong organizational capabilities

•Strong verbal and written communication skills

•Flexible/adaptable in a fast paced environment

•Team oriented

•Strong Computer knowledge (PDM, Karat, Excel) and a drawing program (Photoshop, Illustrator, Corel, etc.)