Associate Technical Designer - Fashion Apparel
Jannine Abadi Associates
Our client, a global leader in the design, marketing, sourcing and distribution of Apparel, Footwear, and Accessories, is looking for an Associate Technical Designer to join their team. ** This job will be 4- 5 days in office depending on time or year or project/team needs.
The Associate Technical Designer to support the fit approval process from development through production. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player with expertise in fit, patternmaking, and product lifecycle management
Key Responsibilities:Analyzing Garments: Measure and review a high volume of Samples with exceptional accuracy (est. 20+ Samples per week)Fittings: Lead and conduct fittings on both live fit model and Dress Form 3-4 times per week
Pattern Expertise: Develop and maintain block specs and grading. Analyze factory paper patterns and make pattern corrections
Tech Pack Ownership: Create and maintain detailed tech packs in Excel, including specs, grading, and construction details. Communicate detailed fit comments to Vendors through written summaries, sketches, and photos
Time and Action Management: Develop and maintain production calendars, regular communication with Vendors on deadlines
Cross Functional Support: Support Senior Technical Designers in all other divisions
Required Qualifications:1-2+ minimum years of experience in a technical design or patternmaking role(1 year of an internship w/ a Technical Design or Patternmaking team can be considered)Advanced patternmaking knowledge. Ability to analyze patterns and translate garment fit issues to pattern corrections
Advanced proficiency in Excel. Competencies include data entry & formatting, utilizing formulas, sorting & filtering, look up functions, logical & advanced functions, pivot tables, conditional formatting, data validation
Intermediate proficiency in Illustrator & Photoshop. Must be able to utilize Illustrator and Photoshop to draw sketches and pattern corrections
Preferred Qualifications:· Proficiency in AI & 3D programs, su