Senior Technical Designer - Women's Denim

Our client is seeking a Senior Technical Designer for Women’s Denim.  This role has a salary range of 100-125k BOE.

Responsibilities:

• Create accurate initial and production specs that meet brand requirements
• Maintain and revise released fit comments and graded spec
• Conduct fit sessions, proactively identify and communicate fit issues, and provide solutions while reflecting design intent and brand requirements
• Regularly review block specs, grade rules, and figure types to ensure size range meets company objectives
• Benchmark fit and against other key fashion companies to ensure best-in-class fit and construction
• Check construction and quality of product to ensure sample has proper execution for garment category and fabrication
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure bulk production
• Supervise track fit samples and make sure WIPS chart update
• Work with sample room or contractors on any issues with the construction
• Follow and supervise the development and production cycle/timelines to ensure all technical deadlines are achieved
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Demonstrate excellent proficiency in developing and maintaining spec sheets, measurement charts, sizing algorithms, and grading

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (minimum of 10+ years) in women’s and men’s technical design/patternmaking
• Strong knowledge of patternmaking, draping, garment construction, grading, and factory production
• Basic knowledge of fabric and yarn construction finishes and techniques
• Basic knowledge of garment and fabric testing
• Experience with DENIM fabrics – top and bottom product categories
• Strong leadership experience and management skills, working over multiple time zones
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Illustrator
• PLM experience such as Centric PM and Flex PLM are Plus
• Problem solver who can operate independently and work effectively while maintaining composure under pressure
• Product obsessed with an entrepreneurial mind
• Consistently meet deadlines with an understanding and commitment to the company design calendar
• Detail-oriented and possess organizational skills; ability to perform with a high degree of accuracy
• Invested in growth through mentoring and managing junior team members with constructive and thoughtful feedback and direction