Associate Technical Designer
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Process new styles for development / production
- Review new designs/styles with department manager to determine best development method.
- Obtain physical reference samples for development purposes
- Assign new style numbers and maintain style library
- Create technical sketches and color cads required for PTP/PWBs and presentations.
- Building and maintaining technical specifications for various products in OTS.
- Including specs, materials, colors, sewing and packing trims.
- Gather necessary details to process new orders in OTS
- Understanding and effectively communicating vendor compliance to suppliers.
- Communicate and maintain Time and Actions dates regarding sampling and submits.
- Update and maintain package log
- Prepare and track shipping of physical samples to appropriate recipients
- Evaluation of samples/submits
- Enter sample/submit comments and approvals in OTS
- Maintaining all libraries and reference materials for department
- Trouble shoot potential/existing problems and effectively communicate solutions.
- Other tasks assigned by department director.
Skills Required:
- 3+ years of Technical Design experience in the apparel industry
- Working knowledge of the following programs:
- Google Applications (Gmail, Google Docs/Sheets, Google Keep, Google Calendar)
- Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Bridge & Acrobat Pro
- Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, OneNote)
- Proprietary Software (OTS)
- Detail oriented with ability to drive to completion with strong communication, organizational, and problem solving skills
- Strong understanding of garment manufacturing process
- Good understanding of the following required skills:
- Patternmaking
- Fit
- Garment Construction
- Fabric and fabric performance
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent analytical and mathematical skills
- Acute attention to detail
- Exceptional ability to manage deadlines and changing priorities
- Ability to work independently and complete tasks accurately and in a timely matter.
- Entrepreneurial spirit and passion for apparel business and ability to work effectively as a team player
Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor degree in Fashion Design