What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Technical Designer position at DIANE GILMAN JEANS, LLC?
Job Summary:
Sunrise Brands ( Diane Gilman Jeans division) is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Associate Technical Designer to join our Technical Design team. The ideal candidate will support the technical design process- ensuring fit, quality, and construction standards are
maintained across all styles. In this role, you will collaborate cross-functionally with
Design, Production, and Overseas partners across multiple brands and categories of
knit and woven womenswear.
Key Responsibilities:
- Follow established fit standards and processes for internal brands.
- Track, prepare and measure fit samples before fittings
.
- Schedule weekly fittings with Technical Design, Design and Production teams.
- Review and evaluate sample measurements and construction of all fit samples to
determine they are meeting intended design requirements.
- Collaborate with production and design teams through live model or Alvanon
form fittings.
- Take clear notes for designated product areas during fittings.
- Give input during fittings to communicate fit issues and give solutions to improve
garment fit and construction.
- Issue revised product specifications and fit correction comments after the fittings.
This includes photo or sketch corrections and pattern corrections as necessary
under the guidance of the Senior TD/Director.
- Work with the Production Team in meeting timelines and communicating the
necessary information to the overseas factories.
- Check all grading and tolerances are update properly for bulk production.
- Follow through with questions and requests from overseas partners via email.
Qualifications:
- College or university level degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Technical Design,
or related field.
- 2 years experience as Assistant Technical Designer required. Experience in
womenswear is required. Experience in both missy and plus sizing is a plus.
- Basic patternmaking knowledge is required.
- Must be proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Excel, and PLM systems.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skill.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
- Experience working with overseas vendors in a corporate apparel environment.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Must be able to identify problems as well as create a solution to correct the issue.
- Ability to work closely in collaboration with all cross functional partners.
- Motivated to grow as a Technical Designer and willing to learn new ways of
working.
- Proactive in follow through with multiple priorities.
- Team player mindset.
- Must be able to work onsite 5 days a week.
- Must be authorized to work in the US
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000