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Technical Designer
Maurices
Duluth, MN, United States
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External Job Description
The Technical Designer is responsible for coordinating and monitoring the garment technical development process from design development to production. They will analyze and review merchandise construction and overall quality.
Requirements:
• Lead fit sessions, analyze fit, and accurately communicate corrections of assigned product area
• Manage and monitor all styles from order placement through pre-production to meet the time and action calendar
• Establish, monitor, and maintain fit, construction, and workmanship standards for your product category and ensure consistency across all vendor and factory bases
• Provide technical expertise and support to cross functional teams on fit development and pre-production activities
• Create, update, and utilize blocks, and patterns to ensure standards are being met
• Competitive shop the market researching size, fit, construction techniques, and labeling
Leadership Competencies:
• Accurately estimate time and difficulty of individual tasks and projects; makes conscious decisions about how time is spent; negotiates realistic deadlines up front and delivers on commitments
• Holds self-accountable for individual results; takes appropriate and timely action on individual tasks and projects to achieve objectives
• Seen as a constant contributor to the team both inside and outside of his/her own function
• Maintains effectiveness when dealing with people from a variety of backgrounds; picks up on the need to modify own behavior in response to situations; adjusts behavior and adapts new strategies to changes in people and situations
Requirements
Education:
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent business experience in related area
Experience:
• 5-7+ years’ experience of technical or manufacturing experience
Skills:
• Clear understanding of pattern making/grading and how fabrics/trims affect the fit of the garment
• Ability to work independently or part of a team
• Possess strong written and verbal communication and critical thinking skills
• Proficient in Web PDM or similar product management system, clear understanding of Adobe Illustrator drawing tool and Microsoft office software
All Replies Confidential / Equal Opportunity Employer