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Associate Technical Designer - Temp (3 Month Assignment)
Brooks Brothers
New York, NY, United States
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Founded in 1818 as a gentleman’s furnishings and haberdashery shop, Brooks Brothers is America’s oldest clothier. For nearly 200 years the brand has defined the standard of dress in America and has evolved into a global lifestyle brand offering complete apparel and accessories collections for men, women and children. Brooks Brothers products are world renowned for innovation, quality, timeless style and exceptional value. As America's oldest clothing retailer, Brooks Brothers has a long history of creating long-term relationships with both our Customers and our Associates. With 280 stores throughout the United States and Canada and more than 650 locations abroad, we continue to grow the brand with a respect for our heritage and a vision for the future.
Profile Summary:
The role of Temporary Associate Technical Designer is an junior level opportunity to work with a Product Engineer who has a master skill set in the Woven and Tailored Clothing areas.
The role will support the development of product from prototype to production, working closely with the Brand Managers, Design and Production teams, to achieve high standards of quality and consistency in fabric, fit and construction.
Accountabilities:
• Read and understand Product Map to support development of prototype and samples that can be used to make line purchase decisions.
• Engage in good working relationships with our overseas offices and vendors to achieve an understanding of the technical & quality requirements of Brooks Brothers.
• Support costing team to estimate initial costing based on fabric yield consumption, trimming and accessories.
• Engage and support fitting sessions to process garments from prototype to production.
• Support and assist in completion of PLM tech packs.
• Help to facilitate communication and follow up where needed.
• Reports for timing and samples tracking to PLM manager to ensure timely execution.
Skills/Requirements
Technical Skill Requirements:
• 2-3 years experience in technical design, design, product development or production.
• Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree in related field
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PDM/PLM type programs, Illustrator or similar sketching program, sewing and knowledge of garment construction.
• Technical education in related courses such as patternmaking, sewing, fashion design.
• Demonstrated skills in problem solving and results oriented.
• Ability to write product specs and advanced construction instructions.
• Ability to work with vendors to ensure and improve manufacturability.
• Ability to interpret design intent and offer alternate solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage a high workload and multiple projects.
• Flexible to working 3 month Temp assignment
The Brooks Brothers culture is rooted in our values of relationships, innovation, history, fairness and celebration and our vision to be the premiere lifestyle destination for ladies and gentleman for every generation. We are proud to offer our Associates a fulfilling work environment, unique and special benefits and a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development.
Additionally, Brooks Brothers offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits and a positive work environment designed around the philosophy of mutual respect and the challenge of contributing to the continued success of our organization.
We invite you to submit your resume for immediate consideration.
Best Regards,
The Talent Acquisition Team of Brooks Brothers
We are an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to a healthy and safe workplace for all.