Assistant Technical Designer

Haddad Brands • New York, NY

17d • $50,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Technical Designer will provide overall support to the Technical Design team by executing and implementing consistent size, fit and construction standards while working cross functionally with Design and Production.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design with a strong knowledge of garment construction and patternmaking
• 1+ years of experience in the fashion industry as an Assistant Technical Designer (children’s wear experience a plus)
• Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills with attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim
• Consistent in-office presence is vital to the role as it is for all Haddad Brands team members, so that we all have a full appreciation, aesthetically and tactilely, of the qualities that define our brand partners’ products and set them apart from their competitors.

Nice To Haves

• children’s wear experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the product life cycle from sketch through pre-production and production samples
• Work closely with Design to update measurements and specifications for the tech pack
• Review and evaluate samples for spec, pattern shape, and construction
• Communicate daily with overseas offices and vendors to identify and resolve issues with garment construction and production
• Work closely with Design, Sourcing and Production to create cost effective styles in relation to fit and construction
• Prepare for and assist during fit sessions and ensure comments and revisions are being tracked accordingly
• Track and follow up on pending fit and pre-production approval to ensure on-time delivery
• Special projects as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees