Senior Technical Designer, Denim

FRAME is a Californian fashion brand established in 2012 by Erik Torstensson and Jens Grede.

Since inception, FRAME has embodied Californian modernity with a distinctly European influence through its renowned ready-to-wear collections and coveted denim essentials. Born and raised in Los Angeles, FRAME offers a timeless perspective on everyday chic outfitting via signature tailoring, luxury leather, and quality cashmere.

Today, FRAME is a household name across both women’s and men’s design, with 15 standalone retail stores across North America, two London stores, a store in Shanghai and a dedicated eCommerce website. FRAME can also be found at the most desirable department stores and boutiques worldwide.

Frame is looking for a Senior Technical Designer for Denim and Leather.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage technical design workload for Women’s Denim and Leather product categories across multiple development seasons.
• Lead and manage fittings to ensure alignment with design vision and garment functionality.
• Manage Proto, SMS and bulk tech packs / fittings flowing to vendors for multiple seasons at a time.
• Technical understanding of washed product
• Deliver complete, accurate, and timely fit comments via tech packs, including necessary points of measure, annotated sketches, and digital images.
• Ensure consistent and proper fit throughout development by providing vendors with image-driven fit corrections, referencing vendor patterns, and applying best practices for pattern shape and balance.
• Organize and delegate seasonal storage and maintenance of all fit samples.
• Maintain size and fit consistency across all hard wovens and leather products.
• Spec and evaluate samples prior to fittings. Delegating and collaborating with the team as necessary.
• Additional responsibilities as necessary.

Technical Skills & Abilities

Education & Experience