TECHNICAL DESIGNER - Women's Apparel

VELVET HEART is looking for a Technical Designer. Expertise in combination of Contemporary, Missy, Curve, Petites sportswear, and dresses. We are also interested in candidates that can create garments in the moderate or better category.

Must be a strong team player and be able to coordinate the whole process. Responsibilities and Skills● Must know all the phases and stages of technical design. ● Liaison between the design and production departments in order to have the quality control of the garment.

● Ability to conduct fit sessions and make detailed fit comments● Analyze fit problems and provide solution through fit comments● Daily communication w/ factories & vendors to handle all technical related production work flow and emails.

● Responsible for attending fittings and accurately conveying all fit comments and information clearly to factory (including photo comments, measurements, pattern corrections, fabric issues, etc. as needed). The ideal candidate would be able to lead fittings in future after training complete.

● Responsible for creating and/or updating tech packs as needed for both development and production. ● Must be very knowledgeable in garment construction (sewing/pattern-making). ● Must be able to problem solve and find causes of/ solutions to fit and construction issues with follow through until fixed.

● Measure all garments (at various stages of development and/or production as required). ● Proficiency in Excel & Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop required. ● Must have outstanding organizational and multitasking skills, with attention to detail.

● Must take leadership and direction, have a strong work ethic, dedicated to producing high quality work. ● Focused and able to work independently while also maintaining deadlines & coordinating w/ team. ● Strong written and verbal communication skills needed.

● Knowledge of cut & sew knits and wovens. ● Knowledge of PAD pattern-making software or similar a plus. ● 3-5 years industry experience preferred● Knowledge of PLM sys