Derek Lam 10 Crosby is seeking an Associate Technical Designer to work on an array of women's ready to wear tech pack building, assist in fittings with live models, garment construction, and sewing specifications.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Create and update specification tech packs, including detailed technical sketches, graded measurements, and construction details from development through to production.
- Ensure all notes are captured during fittings for assigned styles; recapping to cross functional teams to confirm all is clear.
- Effectively communicate with factories to ensure product accuracy.
- Collaborate with Design, Sr. Tech Designers, internal Patternmakers and PD to translate Design intent into product technical specifications.
- Adhere to the development and production cycles / timelines to ensure all technical deadlines are achieved.
- Identify and communicate sample corrections including aesthetics, dimensions, hand feel, functionality, and workmanship.
- Execute options, mockups, and advise needed revisions to cross functional teams after Design review
- Apply grade rules to all sizes. Review graded nests from factories to ensure pattern consistency.
- Maintain established standards, details, and integrity of the product.
- Confirming label and marketing placement instructions for conformance to standards.
- Raise issues to managers in a timely manner to ensure all potential risks are identified, resolved, and clearly communicated to necessary parties.
- Ensure packages to send / return samples to factories are prepared, as needed.
- Assist Sr. Technical Designers to achieve deadlines.
REQUIREMENTS AND SKILL SET
5+ years’ experience in Technical DesignEffective verbal and written communication skillsStrong organizational and time management skillsStrong sense of fashion awarenessExperience in patterning and pattern correctionsUnderstanding of garment construction.Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft programsExperience utilizing Adobe IllustratorCollege degree in Fashion education preferredCompensation based on years of experience, range : Starting at $70k + clothing allowance