ASSOCIATE TECHNICAL DESIGNER - 3+ Years Experience

RTW Retailwinds, Inc. is a specialty women's omni-channel and digitally enabled retailer with a powerful multi-brand lifestyle platform providing curated lifestyle solutions that are versatile, on-trend, and stylish at a great value. The specialty retailer, first incorporated in 1918, has grown to now operate 410 retail and outlet locations in 35 states while also growing a substantial eCommerce business. The Company's portfolio includes branded merchandise from New York & Company, Fashion to Figure, Happy x Nature, Uncommon Sense, and collaborations with Eva Mendes, Gabrielle Union and Kate Hudson. Its branded merchandise is sold exclusively at its retail and outlet locations and online at www.nyandcompany.com, www.nyandcompanycloset.com, www.fashiontofigure.com, www.happyxnature.com, and www.uncommonsense.com. Additionally, certain product, press releases and SEC filing information concerning the Company are available at the Company's website: www.nyandcompany.com.

  OVERVIEW: The Associate Technical Designer’s key role is to Interpret Design’s concept into a technical package with complete information regarding garment specifications and construction according to the New York and Company brand standards   RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Measure and prepare samples with accuracy before fit sessions.
• Take fit notes during fitting.
• Interact with MPR team on daily and weekly basis to manage the sample approval status in order to maintain company time/action calendar
• Interact with PDS team to associate the corrected pattern with appropriate technical package.
• Communicate to all agents/vendors and factories regarding contents of tech pack, corrections to samples and patterns. Interact on daily basis with agents/vendors to problem solve all issues related to garment engineering.
• Development of initial sample specifications from original samples and/or design sketch. Establish close partnership with Design in order to facilitate the interpretation of Design concepts.
• Determine corrections to achieve fit and document in the PDM technical package incorporating technical sketches, garment construction details, grading, labeling requirements, and ticket placement.
• Assist in conducting fittings on live models and help to determine fit corrections based on New York and Company brand standards.
• Maintain and track the flow of samples from Fit Samples through Pre-Production/Reference samples to ensure process is adhered
• Ensure through proper specifications, fittings and recommendations to design that merchandise is produced to help drive sales and profitability

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 3 years experience in the field
• Working knowledge of PDM and strong PC skills
• Patternmaking and garment construction knowledge
• Live model fitting experience
• Ability to work in high volume department and interact with multiple cross-functions
• Strong written and verbal communications skills

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.

This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.

As an equal opportunity employer, RTW - Retailwinds does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, gender, sexual orientation, genetic disorder, age, religion, disability, national origin, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. RTW - Retailwinds only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States.