Technical Designer
Job description
Well established textile company located in Gardena has an immediate opening for Technical Designer position. This person will bring their expertise to ensure consistency of fit, maintain high-quality standards while keeping costs down, and understand our customers to get the fit right from the beginning. The ideal candidate will have a great sense of style, understands the balance of technical design with business goals.
Deliverables:
- Develop complete tech packs with detailed specifications, fabrications, and technical drawings
- Examine and measure proto, fit, and TOP samples to ensure accurate execution of requested measurements, quality, construction, and overall fit
- Compile information on all garment components: fabric, fit, construction, stitch, and trims
- Accurately measure garments to identify fit issues
- Take detailed notes at all fittings and clearly communicate all fit issues and components to vendors for adjustments
- Execute fit comments in a timely manner to ensure the fit process stays in line with the production time and action calendar.
- Administrative duties with wash house and keeping track of counters, pp samples, and TOP from vendors.
Skills and Qualifications:
• At least 3-5 years experience preferred
• Must have a high school diploma; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in fashion preferred
• Knowledge of patternmaking a plus
• Must have pre-production experience
• Must have a strong understanding of garment construction and fabric types
• Must have a basic knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel and working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator CC, and Photoshop
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be willing to work in a fast-paced fashion environment and meet deadlines
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Bonuses
Pay: Starting $70,304 per year
Please send your resume to cindyv@tdmi-us.com
