Technical Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $70,000-$90,000

Taking something that has a lot of life, something that someone looked at as worthless in a sense, and then making it into something that is precious and beautiful to someone, that theyll want to keep forever. That was something that I always liked,

~Josu Thomas Artist | Founder

GALLERY DEPT. is not just another fashion clothing brand; it is a lifestyle, a vision. We strive to re-purpose and re-imagine something authentic and new with each design and garment. Our goal is to create compelling products without sacrificing quality or artistic integrity for all.

Please provide a link or attachment of your portfolio in your application to be considered for the role.

Technical Designer

We are seeking a well-rounded individual with a strong focus on precision and expertise to join our team as a Technical Designer. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring the quality and accuracy of our product designs. We are looking for a tech designer for predominantly mens and some womens garments who has experience in denim, jersey knits and / or outerwear. Your meticulous attention to detail and ability to communicate effectively will be essential in shaping our product development process.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Responsible for delivering technical packages with complete and detailed construction details and key measurements using Adobe Illustrator.
• Work closely with design and product development teams to ensure great fitting quality product reflective of the design intent.
• Participate in, and as needed, schedule and lead, live fit sessions : .

Address construction and fit issues for each garment.

Articulate fit issues and recommend solutions to improve product construction to cross-functional teams.

Record comments and facilitate communication with Development and Production teams and external partners.

Specify garment details, and maintain comprehensive notes to guarantee the final fit, quality, and construction adhere to established standards. Assist in vendor communication for Full Package development and standards.

Input grade rules, pattern card, approved specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOM) prior to releasing for marking and grading.

Monitor and manage execution to the time-and-action calendar, maintaining detailed records of all stages.

Track fit and pre-production (PP) samples, or other reference samples as necessary

Monitor and maintain pattern and block library.

Act as the point of contact for domestic and import vendors and answer questions regarding fit, specs, pattern, trims and construction.

Collaborate with other Technical Designer(s) to achieve goals and meet deadlines.

Required Skills / Abilities :

Must know and understand mens and womens grading and grade rules.

Strong knowledge in garment construction, pattern making and fabric characteristics.

Knowledgeable in PLM, Excel, Illustrator and Photoshop.

Exceptional written and oral communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to maintain a flexible schedule as required.

Exceptional organizational skills.

Self-motivated and driven.

Thrives in a fast-paced and occasionally high-pressure work environment.

Strong business acumen, with a knack for creative problem-solving.

Ability to research, analyze, and present information clearly and concisely.

Impeccable attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills with a proven track record of meeting deadlines.

Acts with integrity and maintains a high level of professionalism.

Trustworthy and reliable.

Education and Experience :

Must have 4-8 years experience in technical design, RTW and denim experience preferred.

Bachelors degree in technical design or fashion design or equivalent work experience.

Experience working on tech packs with domestic and overseas factories preferred.

Physical Requirements :

Comfortable with standing for extended periods and physical mobility.

Capable of lifting up to 25 pounds.

Willingness to work long days when necessary.

Job Type :

Full time

Benefits

PTO