Assistant Technical Designer
New York, NY

• Generate computerized specification packages
• Compiles and maintains all tech packs for accuracy, completeness, quality, affordability, and compliance
• Review and evaluate samples for spec, pattern shape, and construction
• Organizes fittings based on what samples need to be fit
• Takes detailed fit notes in each fitting to ensure proper fit
• Provides fit comments and spec updates to the factories based on revisions made during fitting through written communication and/or pattern corrections, in a timely manner
• Performs pattern corrections where needed and sends out corrected patterns
• Ensures that all components and constructions used are compliant for Childrenswear guidelines
• Maintain fit standards, records, and samples; Helps to organize and file samples by season and factory
• Utilize digital photos, technical sketches, detailed instructions, and comments from fit sessions to communicate corrections
• Maintain consistency in fit across all apparel categories

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related
• 0-2 years of experience in Technical design
• Knowledge of Childrenswear guidelines

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fluid, fast-paced, multi channel environment
• Detail oriented and able to handle multiple task at once
• Ability to work independently and work to meet multiple deadlines
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with other departments as well as vendors and other overseas offices
• Adaptable mindset with ability to switch gears
• Takes initiative for product categories
• Follow-up on sample requirements as needed for each individual account
• Meticulously review and prep samples for Customer approval
• Analyze and compare competitive brands to create specific fits