Temp Technical Designer

Title: Temp Technical Designer

Location: Orange County, CA 

Start: ASAP

End: Roughly 4 weeks

Hours: M-F, full time

*Must have experience with men's denim and bottoms!
 

Core Accountabilities:

• Lead/direct fit session on live model with cross-functional teams (Design/Merchants/Product Development) to evaluate garment fit, constructions and styling details. Measure samples accurately.
• Ability to articulate the fit issues and present solutions during the fit session to cross functional teams.
• Accountable to resolve fit issues and to clearly communicate to vendors via WebPDM, illustrator and/or pattern corrections w/in a 24-72 hour turn time.
• Accurately apply grade rules and make pattern corrections in Gerber PDS
• Take ownership to maintain accuracy of WebPDM tech pack specs and construction pages.
• Establish and maintain library of patterns of basic blocks.
• Establish and maintain brand fit, spec and construction consistency.
• Collaborate with Design in initial stages of tech pack spec development. Translate design sketches and/or sample into spec and construction pages, review construction and keep cost efficient. Review tech packs prior to turn over for accuracy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, create QA/Fit reports accurately.

Education/Experience Required:

• Degree in fashion design, apparel production or textiles
• Minimum 2-3 years of proven technical design experience
• Minimum of 2-5 years of pattern making experience
• Advance knowledge of garment construction, fabric characteristics and garment performance standards
• Working knowledge of Gerber PDS, WebPDM, Illustrator and Excel
• Demonstrate grading knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment with a keen sense of urgency
• Ability to work as a team member across multiple cross-functional teams
• Ability to flex between multiple product categories w/ownership
• Demonstrate ability to adapt to changes and be self-motivated