Description

Job Summary: 

Technical designers are the liaisons between the design and production teams. They take the sketched design concept and figure out how to make it into a physical product. The manufacturing process can only go smoothly if the technical designer has provided a detailed and clear tech pack.

Education and Experience:

· Degree in apparel or fashion design preferred.

· Relevant technical design experience preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Create development tech packs for designs provided by the Design department.
• Review proto submits from overseas vendors. 
• Measure and review construction.
• Schedule fittings and provide feedback on fit and any necessary pattern corrections required to achieve desired fit. 
• Update tech packs with comments and changes from review & fittings. Provide vendors with updated tech packs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of garment construction
• Strong Microsoft office skills, including Word and Excel.
• Strong Illustrator skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent sitting
• Occasional standing and walking.
• Occasional movement through various departments.
• Manual dexterity of fingers and hands.

Work Environment:

• General office environment with standard office equipment.
• Exposure to varying office temperatures and distractions.