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Associate Technical Designer
Lucky Brand
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Associate Technical Designer- Men's Wovens
Overview
Lucky Brand is true blue American. Born and bred in Los Angeles, Lucky shipped its first pair of vintage-inspired jeans in 1990 and quickly became known as a pioneer and innovator in the world of modern denim. Synonymous with the easy Southern California lifestyle and the fearless American spirit, Lucky Brand creates great fitting, good quality, distinctively Lucky jeans and fashion that works with the American lifestyle. Our collections are carried at better department and specialty stores and over 200 of our company-owned stores across the U.S.A., as well as online at LuckyBrand.com.
Rooted in Americana, Lucky Brand is inspired by active Californian types like surfers, cowboys, artists, musicians, and photographers, as well as anyone who embodies our fun-loving, friendly vibe.
Responsibilities
General Summary:
The Associate Tech Designer for Denim will assist the manager with day to day responsibilities to include tracking, spec, tech pack development and sample preparation. The Associate Tech Designer will work with teams to develop technical design skills (fittings, fit corrections, pattern work, grading, etc.).
The Associate Tech Designer can expect to gain experience across multiple product categories. As Associate Tech Designers grow through the Lucky Brand career path, perfecting technical aptitudes, engaging leadership and creative problem solving become increasingly important for success. The opportunity for learning and career growth is immense.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
TRACKING – development and production
• Set up and daily maintenance of tracking reports
• Notify manager immediately of any pending tracking issues
• Communicate with overseas partners and answer any questions regarding tracking
Tech Pack – development
• Create development specs – some coaching/monitoring from manager is needed
• Initial set up of all Tech Packages in Full Circle for styles assigned to you
• Initial set up of all digitals, sketches and construction for styles assigned to you
• Reconcile sketches with bill of material
Tech Pack – production
• Collaborate with design team to create Tech Pack in Full Circle
• Own digitals, sketches and construction
FIT SAMPLES/FILES – development and production
• Measure each fit sample in preparation for fitting, enter specifications into Full Circle for styles assigned
• Own the organization of the previous season’s samples and electronic files
• Create, maintain and store electronic files (with all emails, comments and patterns) for styles assigned
FIT COMMENTS/FITTING – development and production
• Attend each fitting prepared with samples and measurements with tech packs for styles
• With manager, facilitate each fitting, ensuring all needed information is collected in a timely manner
• Collaborate with designer, merchandiser, manager and business partners to ensure the desired product is achieved, while remaining production compliant
• Begin to write fit comments and fit corrections – some coaching/monitoring from manager may be needed
GRADING - production
• Apply any new grade rules needed for the style being graded – coaching from manager may be needed
• Establish new grade rules as needed-coaching from manager may be needed
REFERENCE, PREPRODUCTION and STOCK SAMPLES - production
• Pass reference and preproduction samples to appropriate tech for review
• Review top of production samples and stock samples on fit model, alert your manager if there is a problem
Qualifications
• Knowledge in patternmaking and draping a plus
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs and Adobe Illustrator a plus
• Construction knowledge for garments
• Excellent sketching ability on Adobe Illustrator
• Ability to successfully complete basic mathematical computations mentally
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organization skills required as well as the ability to proactively self prioritize workflow based on deadlines in a fast paced, ever changing environment
• Own resolution of conflicts while appropriately involving management when necessary
• Effectively use office equipment including computers, telephones, copiers and faxes
• Meets and strives to increase productivity standards; looks for ways to improve and promote quality
• Ability to proactively trouble shoot and problem solve
• Collaborative team player
• Ability to work flexible hours
Minimum educational level:
• AA or certification in Apparel Industry or Merchandise Production Development (or equivalent degree) from an accredited college or university
Minimum experience:
• 2-5 years knowledge of patternmaking including grading, construction and fit
• Denim fit experience is a must
Physical Capabilities:
• Visual acuity
• Sit for extended periods of time in one position
• Ability to stand and maintain mobility for long periods of time during a fit session
• Possess normal manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Ability to lift an adult dress form when adding or removing a garments (35lbs)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Lucky Brand is an equal opportunity employer Minorities/Females/People with Disabilities/Protected Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.