Technical Apparel Designer
Qurate Retail Group
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: West Chester • New Jersey • Pennsylvania • United States
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About the role
- Attend development meetings with designers/merchants and vendors to understand vision/concept and provide technical guidance and direction
- Build detailed tech packs in PLM system to send to vendors utilizing designer's initial flat sketch, BOM & specific construction to create garments
- Attend proto fittings/product review meetings to ensure desired aesthetic and measurements are met and update all necessary changes in PLM
- Support product lifecycle from concept through final production approval
- Maintain consistency in fit aesthetic for each brand
- Develop, update and utilize library of blocks and patterns to ensure standards are being met to support best fit and to expedite the production process
- Lead all fit sessions
- Fit garments weekly to meet QVC standards and brand integrity
- Ability to adjust patterns, analyze garment construction and expertise
- Measure samples, compare construction and overall execution vs. tech pack requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in fashion design or related program
- Minimum 6-8 years industry experience with-in Technical Design
- Understanding of Technical Design process and product construction
- Knowledge of how product is sourced, developed and marketed
- Must understand how to work in PLM System
- Strong pattern-making, grading, draping skills
- Knowledge of garment construction and fitting skills
- Proficiency in PC operation, MS office and Excel, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator software
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills and ability to understand how to adapt presentation for international cultures
- Required to travel to meet with vendors and suppliers as part of the product development process
Benefits
- competitive compensation
- paid time off
- an employee assistance program
- parental leave
- paid volunteer hours
- amazing company discounts
- health care benefits starting on day 1
- 401(k)
- tuition reimbursement benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
technical designpattern-makinggradingdrapinggarment constructionfitting skillsproduct lifecycle managementtech pack developmentmeasurement analysisproduct sourcing
Soft skills
communication skillspresentation skillsadaptabilityleadershipcollaboration
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in fashion design