TECHNICAL DESIGNER
Madhappy is a Los Angeles-based clothing brand made for a community of optimists, born in 2017. Madhappy uses apparel, events, and experimental retail spaces - including its permanent flagship in West Hollywood - to explore a personal expression as a means to an improved state of mind. Its own seasonal stores - with past and present locations including New York City (Soho), Aspen, Miami, East Hampton, and Tokyo - are each designed to reflect their site, while still sharing the brand's DNA. The brand currently produces a selection of ever-evolving, evergreen classic styles, seasonally available collections and collaborations. Madhappy supports research and awareness in mental health through The Madhappy Foundation (a 501c(3) non-profit) and writes Local Optimist, a print magazine. Each to celebrate us as works-in-progress, and the personal and collective expression that is a part of that.
About the job
We are looking to hire a full-time technical designer on our Product Development & Production team.
In this position, you will be responsible for fit, grading, garment construction across a wide range of woven/knit/sweater garments. This role will report directly to our Director of Product Development & Production.
You must be based in or willing to move to Los Angeles to be considered for this position.
Responsibilities
•Product measurement specification:
•Support Director and attend all pre-fit/design hand-offs to help identify reference silhouette and/or fit block for each model
•Support Design team in initial build of Technical Packages
•Create POMs, construction and hand off comments for all programs and coordinate with PD for release with relevant direction, samples and reference garments
•Review and analyze blocks/core fits for consistency
•Fit approvals:
•Ensure all fit garments and evaluation sheets have been received from factories and measure /evaluate prior to fitting from initial Development through Production
•Schedule and lead live fittings. Support management of fit approval process/comments in accordance with Protos, Samples, Bulk Fit/PPS, and TOP deadlines
•Maintain consistent and accurate fit comments, grade rules, and tolerances and supply POM sketches and detail grading as appropriate for category at stock approval
•Create diagrams/sketches and pattern corrections as needed to support revisions visually
•Systems:
•Specification details - create edit measurement pages and all related pages alongside the other product functions
•Maintain information on Excel/Chart System and share drive with all updates, graded specifications, fit photos, fit notes, technical diagrams, and written comments
•Maintain digital and physical style reference libraries by category
About you
Qualifications
•Minimum of 5 years experience in technical design function participating in live model fittings
•Knits, wovens, and outerwear categories preferred
•Draping, pattern making, garment specification and construction experience preferred
•High level of computer proficiency: requirement in Microsoft Google Suite
•Adobe proficiency (Illustrator Photoshop) preferred
Characteristics
•Strong organizational and multitasking skills with a high attention to detail
•Demonstrates initiative, time management skills and flexibility
•Excellent communication and follow up skills with ability to work across cultures and collaborate
•Can thrive in a high volume, high traffic start-up environment
Benefits
•15 days PTO, and 9 days sick pay annually
•Paid holidays
•Health, dental, and vision insurance with 75% premium coverage by Madhappy
•Retirement plans available
•$600 quarterly health stipends
•Employee discount and early access to products
$75,000 - $90,000 a year
About Madhappy
Learn more about our initiatives including Local Optimist & The Madhappy Foundation below and via Madhappy.com and @Madhappy.
About Local Optimist
Local Optimist is a space for radical discovery and connection. By focusing on open conversations and mindful exploration, we orient people with reliable, optimistic resources - available at any moment.
About The Madhappy Foundation
The Madhappy Foundation™ is non-profit organization, 501(c)(3) with a mission to improve mental health globally. Through The Madhappy Foundation™, 1% of proceeds from every sale benefit our efforts to raise awareness, fund research, and positively impact the mental health movement.
Learn more here.