Technical Designer, SM Apparel

General Summary: The Technical Designer will be responsible for all areas of the technical design process. They will possess outstanding technical, written, and verbal skills. This position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced work environment and handle a high volume of SKU's. including sketching, research, following up on fabric development and preparing for design review meetings.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience as a Technical Designer preferred
• Extensive knowledge of garment construction and pattern making
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with cross functional partners
• Strong time management and multitasking skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive, self-motivated, problem-solver with excellent attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Illustrator

Major Responsibilities:

• Manage the technical design lifecycle, from initial development through pre-production approval
• Generate technical specification packages. Analyze and evaluate samples for spec, pattern and construction. Partner with Designers to understand and execute the design concept / fit intent, while ensuring that samples are optimized for bulk production
• Conduct fit evaluations on live models to analyze balance and fit. Provide recommendations for adjustments. Capture team feedback and process fit comments accordingly
• Clearly communicate all fit, quality, and construction corrections to overseas partners through written comments, photographs, diagrams, and pattern corrections.
• Proactively identify and resolve production, quality, and costing issues
• Track and manage workflow
• Manage daily correspondence with overseas factories
• Ability to handle other responsibilities as assigned

Salary Range: The pay range of this position is $80k - $90k. Actual salary will be determined based off candidate's skill sets, years of experience, and other job-related factors. This range does not include benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, 401K, and additional company benefits