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Associate, Technical Designer
Global Brands Group
Vernon, CA, United States
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Specific Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Work closely with Production and Design on technical construction or fit issues
• Advise reference and fit sample comments to vendors
• Participate in fit sessions, making appropriate recommendations for fit and construction issues and track fitting progress for division
• Assemble/supervise technical packages
• Participate in style and fit approval process with cross-functional partners to meet all deadlines and address issues for resolution with Technical Designers
• Communicate development and fit information to overseas vendors through written reports, sketches and/or pattern corrections
• Assist in organizing and prioritizing workload to meet deadlines, partnering with Technical Designers as needed
• Support Technical Design workload by creating fit schedules and maintaining track and measurement records
• Adhere to established fit and construction standards by producing accurate specification packages including sketch details, base size specifications, grading, construction and packaging details
Skills and Requirements
Competencies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
• Ability to communicate effectively and accurately with internal resources as well as overseas vendors
• Must possess a strong knowledge of garment construction, fit standards and understanding of patternmaking, grading rules and specification packages
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure
Education and/or Experience
• Minimum 3 – 5+ years Technical Design experience
• Apparel related Associates or Bachelor Degree from a Fashion School preferred
• Experience working with overseas factories and vendors
Computer Skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop
• Experience with Web PDM