Technical Designer
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full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: City of Industry • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $80,000 - $85,000 per year
About the role
- Manage the technical product development process for a portion of, or an assigned product classification; working with Merchants, and Design Teams to establish the direction of the fit and garment details.
- Create grading specs and garment measurements; developing and/or correcting patterns when necessary.
- Track fit approval and sample process; organize fit samples received, including logging received samples and scheduling fitting; maintain Time & Action (T&A) sample log sheet.
- Create fit comments; note all design and specs discrepancies prior to fittings; review all fit samples against design package to ensure all specifications and design details are adhered to.
- Communicate daily with vendors, Merchants, Design, and Production teams for T&A and product execution.
- Ensure that all company fit standards are upheld.
Requirements
- 4-year college degree in fashion merchandising/design preferred with a minimum of 4 years in technical design.
- Previous retail or garment manufacturing experience preferred.
- Strong computer skills, including Adobe Illustrator, MS Word, and Excel.
- Basic understanding of fit, balance, and garment construction, fabrics, and fabric performance.
- Knowledge of fabrics, trims, and sewing operations associated with standard product type.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
technical product developmentgrading specsgarment measurementspattern developmentfit approval trackingsample process organizationfit comments creationdesign specifications reviewgarment constructionfabric performance
Soft Skills
communicationorganization
Certifications
4-year college degree in fashion merchandising/design