Los Angeles – Los Angeles County – CA California – USA
, 90039
Company:
24 Seven Talent
Full Time
position
Listed on 2022-01-21
Job specializations:
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Design/Web/Multimedia
3D Design, Illustrator, Technical Designer, Fashion Design -
Creative Arts/Media
3D Design, Fashion Design
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Seeking an exceptionally detail oriented Senior Technical Designer with a background in Woman’s blouses, cut-n-sew knits and sweaters as well as Men’s knit tops, woven shirts and sweaters.
Role requirements are as follows, but not limited to:
- Oversee the technical design process from development through production
- Work with Designers on fit issues and corrections during the duplicating process each season while also taking charge of production fits for this division.
- Have a keen eye for design/aesthetic concepts
- Knowledge in all aspects of fit, construction, design detail and balanced pattern shapes.
- Maintain superior fit quality standards
- Accurately measure garments to identify any fit issues and check construction on all fit samples prior to fittings
- Strong background in fit corrections and grading
- Responsible for updating specs in PLM, construction call-outs and communicating fit comments and corrections to factories
- Lead fittings strategically and efficiently on live model
- Responsible for resolving fit issues, conduct fit sessions while providing insight, feedback and resolution to the design team
- Collaborate with Technical Design Director in the development of specifications for each style
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with overseas vendors as well as internal teams
- Critique each style for the appropriate construction and offer suggestions for improvement
- Apply the appropriate corrections to a sample to maintain a balanced fit
- Work closely with production on the specifications of each style adopted for production (ie correct quality fabric, trims etc..)
- Identify potential production, quality, costing issues and make appropriate recommendations while maintaining design and fit intent
- Exceptional follow through on calendar deadlines
- Ability to maintain effective and efficient organization of samples and paperwork
Qualifications are as follows:
- 10 years working experience as Technical Designer in the apparel industry
- Proficient and strong in Adobe Illustrator
- Proficiency in PLM programs
- Strong technical knowledge of construction and fit
- Expert in patternmaking OR pattern corrections, grade rules, markers, and yield
- Proactive approach to problem solving
- Adaptable in cross-functional team-oriented tasks
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent communication and time management skills
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