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SalaryANINE BING is looking for aDirector of Technical Designand Quality Controlto join its Production team based in Los Angeles.
The Director of Technical Design oversees all aspects of the Technical Design department from concept to production for all apparel and non-apparel categories while keeping strategic fit initiatives and leading and coaching the Technical Design team to ensure ongoing growth and development.
The ideal candidate is a strong relationship builder and team player driven to contribute to ANINE BING's success. They are successful working both autonomously and as part of a team, confident interacting with cross-functional stakeholders at every level, and flexible and passionate about building teams with different skill sets and personalities.
Responsibilities Include
- Oversee the implementation, execution and management of the Technical Design department from development through final top of production samples.
- Lead, inspire, and mentor the team to develop key strategies, skills, and processes that will maximize company fit goals and also adhere to the time and action calendar for both product development and production.
- Partner with Design, Product Development, Production, and suppliers to establish fit blocs, specs, quality and construction standards from concept to creation.
- Communicate and travel to vendors to review development samples, help troubleshoot issues, build strong partnerships with key focus on fit, process and Quality and understand factories capabilities.
- Oversee all fittings and monitor fit stages while adhering to the production calendar.
- Monitor and identify potential production, quality, and cost issues and provide recommendations while adhering to brand guidelines.
- Mentor direct reports on department vision, goals, objectives and foster growth development.
- Research competitors for new technologies, fit techniques and construction
- Maintain vendor How to Measure and grading guidelines for each category
Requirements
- Must be willing to work in person at our DTLA HQ office Monday through Thursday (and work remotely on Fridays)
- 10+ years of progressive work experience in the garment/ textile industry with experience in leading a team
- Four-year college or university degree with emphasis on clothing technology or manufacturing
- Strong experience in denim, suiting, leather goods and knits.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- In-depth knowledge of fit, garment construction, and finishing
- Results Oriented
- Strong technical skills, e.g. MS Office, Google Docs, PDM, Adobe Photoshop
Benefits & Perks
- Work/Life Balance: Flexible work schedules, Unlimited/ flexible time off, paid holidays throughout the year, and extra days off in the summer
- Wellness: ANINE BING covers 75% of costs for your medical, dental, and vision insurance and offers an array of other benefits for you and your dependents, including a generous parental leave program
- And more: Generous employee discount and wardrobe
Compensation
- The anticipated base salary range for this role is $110,000 - $130,000 per year.
Working at ANINE BING
ANINE BING seeks to empower its employees by providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Diversity and inclusion is critical to our success as a global brand, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
More about ANINE BING
ANINE BING is a Los Angeles-based fashion house started in 2012 that blends elements of Scandinavian simplicity with American energy to offer modern wardrobe essentials for women seeking a timeless yet rebellious approach to everyday style. Since its launch, ANINE BING has built a global brand represented across 90+ countries, including brick-and-mortar retail stores in cities worldwide.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, ANINE BING has over 200 employees and is backed by key investors, which include Index Ventures founder Danny Rimer (Facebook, Dropbox, Roblox, Net-A-Porter), Greycroft Partners founder Dana Settle (Bumble, Cuyana, Farfetch), and Felix Capital founder Frederic Court (Goop, Farfetch, Vitrue, Dailymotion).
