Technical Designer - Handbags

Job Title: Technical Designer - Handbags

Success Profile:

The Technical Designer manages the product lifecycle from sketch through pre-production. Creates and updates Tech Packs for all handbags. Works collaboratively with Design to update measurements and ensures construction and production is accurate and on calendar to meet all established deadlines.

Key Accountabilities:

• Product Lifecycle Management: Manage product lifecycle from sketch through pre-production through approval; Collaborate with Design and Production on handbag development in order to create cost effective styles
• Technical Specification: Generate computerized technical specification packages; Review and evaluate samples for spec, pattern, shape, and construction; Consult with Designers to work through complicated handbag construction to establish fit; collaborate with Design to update measurements and specifications for the tech pack
• Systems: Use PLM systems; Gerber Yunique PLM or equivalent
• Communication: Communicate with overseas offices and vendors to identify and resolve issues with garment construction and production; Create and manages WIP report for development tracking and garment delivery
• Corrections and Approvals: Utilize digital photos, technical sketches, detailed instructions and comments from Fitting to communicate corrections; Approve handbag for production or reject sample and schedule follow-up Fitting
• Testing: Request Factory and Mill testing for fabric, leather, etc; Verify fabric quality; Confirm product care and content
• Reporting: Create and manage WIP (Work In Progress) reports
• Trim Management: Organize and maintain seasonal trim card library
  
  

Education and Experience:

• 4 years’ experience as a technical designer in an SKU-intensive environment, required
• Proven expertise in handbag technical design, specs and patterns
• College degree, or equivalent professional work experience, required
  
  

Skills and Behaviors:

• Working knowledge of PLM, Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Excel
• Strong project management and multi-tasking skills with critical attention to detail
• Confident, engaging verbal and written communication skills
• Motivated to work in a high energy environment at the speed of fashion with ever-changing priorities
• Ability to work independently and work to meet multiple deadlines
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with other departments as well as vendors and other overseas offices
• Salary $90,000