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Technical Designer
New York & Company
New York, NY, United States
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Technical Designer (Dresses, WTW Sportswear, Plus)
REPORTS TO:
Senior Manager, Technical Design
DEPARTMENT:
Technical Design
OVERVIEW:
Interpret Design’s concept into a technical package with complete information regarding garment specifications and construction according to the New York and Company brand standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Conduct fittings on live models to determine fit corrections based on New York and Company brand standards.
• Determine corrections to achieve fit and document in the PDM technical package incorporating technical sketches, garment construction details, grading, labeling requirements, and ticket placement.
• Development of initial sample specifications from original samples and/or design sketch. Establish close partnership with Design in order to facilitate the interpretation of Design concepts.
• Interact with MPR Team on daily and weekly basis to manage the sample approval status in order to maintain company time/action calendars.
• Communicate to all agents/vendors and factories regarding contents of tech pack, corrections to samples and patterns. Interact on daily basis with agents/vendors to problem solve all issues related to garment engineering.
• Manage & develop staff of Technical Designer(s) and/or Assistant Technical Designer(s) in all technical, administrative, and work flow skills.
Required Experience:
QUALIFICATIONS:
• 3—5 years prior Technical Design , patternmaking or production related experience
• Working knowledge of PDM, Illustrator and strong PC skills
• Patternmaking and garment construction knowledge
• Live model fitting experience
• Ability to work in high volume department and interact with multiple cross-functions
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
EDUCATION:
• Associate’s degree in apparel production or related subject preferred