TECHNICAL DESIGNER / ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DESIGNER
Full-Time Mid-level position open at this International Women’s Clothing company
Looking for dedicated individuals to assist the Technical Design department in meeting & maintaining specifications & fit of all products. Responsible for reviewing samples for measurements, construction & quality. Excel proficiency is required as fit comments, specs & grading are communicated to factories in Excel format.
The right individual will have:
- Attention to details – participating & taking accurate notes during fit sessions;
- Measuring skills – able to accurately measure all samples; knowing format for measuring each garment type; knowing grade rules for each garment type.
- Sense of urgency – understand priorities and be proactive
- Consistent performance – know & own workload; communicate problems; be a team player
- Passion for product – willing to take on specific categories & learn new ones
- CAD skills – using Excel Draw to give factories details fit corrections
- Communication skills – email factories daily; interface with Merchants for Private Label accounts;
- Organizational skills – track & log in samples; maintain & update fit schedules; arrange samples pre- & post fitting; maintain sample closet
- Ability to multi task – prioritize workload to accomplish daily goals & deadlines;
Qualifications
- College or Technical Degree in Technical Design and/or Patternmaking
- At least two to five years for Technical Designer
- Strong verbal & written communication skills a must
- Strong Technical skill proficiency using MS Office: Excel, Word and Gmail
- Patternmaking skills an asset
- Experience in Women’s garments a plus
- Experience with sweaters a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Garment construction: 2 years (Preferred)
- Fashion design: 2 years (Preferred)
- Adobe Illustrator: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person