TECHNICAL DESIGNER - ADULT APPAREL

Location: Framingham, Massachusetts
Job Type: Contract
Compensation Range: $35 - 42 per hour

We are looking for a detail-oriented Temporary Technical Designer to uphold our commitment to quality and craftsmanship. In this role, you will be the guardian of garment standards, ensuring every piece in your classification meets our rigorous requirements for fit and value.

As a key collaborator, you will work closely with Buyers, Vendors, and Agents to bridge the gap between design vision and production reality.

Responsibilities:

• Based on a design concept, develops and communicates fit and specification requirements to vendors via a technical report with clear and accurate descriptions of construction, detailed sketches, specific measurements and graded specifications.
• Works with agents, factories in order to ensure that all garment specifications meet the company's sizing and construction standards.
• Reviews all fit/production samples received from the vendors for compliance with construction standards, fit and sizing.
• Recommends any changes to the garments, ensuring that all shipments of merchandise will meet specifications.
• Approves specifications for bulk production.
• Manages fit sessions utilizing Alva forms in order to assess garment specifications and execution.
• Meets with Product Development Team members on a consistent and timely basis in order to ensure that problems or concerns are promptly resolved.
• Resolves issues as they arise in a timely manner.
• Approves or rejects fit and production samples.
• Ability to prioritize work load.
• Makes specification and construction changes on new garments.
• Acts with Integrity.
• Recommends methods to improve the garment, construction and quality.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Fashion Design or equivalent work experience.
• 3 years experience in spec'ing, fitting and grading Misses, Men's or Children's garments.
• Strong technical background and experience in grading/pattern making.
• PC skills including Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and PLM.
• Broad-based knowledge of garment specifications, including clothing construction, grading, etc.
• Knowledge of garment testing standards and protocols.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and follow through skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Good math skills.
• Highly skilled in evaluation of garment fit.
• Works well as a team leader with the ability to handle multiple projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Job ID: JN -012026-120647
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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.