Development Technical Designer - Wovens

New York, NY
Full Time
Design and Production
Mid Level
Reports into: Sr. Product Development and Production Manager
Location: Soho, NY 

Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate closely with the design team to understand creative concepts and translate them into technical specifications.
  • Develop and create detailed tech packs, starting from prototype development stage, including flat sketches, construction details, stitch guide, and finishing pages and spec pages for Wovens.
  • Conduct development fittings and collaborate with the factory / sample room to make necessary adjustments and modifications to patterns as well as participate in production fittings.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze and address fit issues promptly
  • Provide constructive feedback to ensure garments meet brand standards for fit and comfort.
  • Establish and maintain quality standards, ensuring consistency across all product lines in the development stage.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, production, and merchandising, to facilitate smooth communication and workflow.
  • Collaborate with domestic and overseas vendors and manufacturers to convey technical specifications and resolve development challenges.
  • Spec all samples when they arrive and record in tech packs for protos and SMS samples
  • Make and pass off domestic cut tickets - ensuring accurate patterns, fabric, and trims are used.
  • Ensure samples are constructed accurately and there’s a clean hand off to production.
  • Walk through styles with contractor to ensure accurate construction.
  • Clearly communicate with domestic factory by providing proper sewby sample, tech pack, complete materials.
  • Check overseas patterns for accuracy and ensure cutter must is attached.
  • Ad Hoc projects as assigned by the Product Development and Production Manager.
Requirements & Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or related field.
  • Proven experience as a Technical Designer with wovens.
  • Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, and manufacturing processes.
  • Strong tailoring background required.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
  • Illustrator would be an asset
Pay Range: 80K-90K (based on qualifications and experience)
 
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