Assistant Technical Designer

The Normal Brand•St. Louis, MO

11h

About The Position

In this role, you will be a key member of the Technical Design department, helping to create garments from abstract concepts to finished goods. You will assist the department in daily tasks including but not limited to; measuring garments with provided spec pages, assisting in fittings, and sending fit comments to overseas vendors.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Technical Design Assistant role.
Understanding of points of measure, garment construction, fit, patternmaking, and grading.
Solid understanding of fabric types, finishes, content, and how they affect fit.
A motivated, self-starter mentality eager to work within an open-office environment and crossfunctionally
Must be positive, a critical thinker, a team player, very detail and solution oriented, and a fast learner.
Meticulous organizational, time management, multitasking and interpersonal skills.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Creative mindset with a great understanding of fashion market and trends.
Strong computer skills (MS Excel, MS Word, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PLM)

Nice To Haves

Is accountable for results, approaches obstacles proactively and looks for ways to resolve problems and issues as they arise.
First-hand experience making your own garments across a wide-variety of silhouettes and fabrications – we’d love to see your portfolio or sewing projects!

Responsibilities

Work on designated styles starting from initial pass-off through production using Creative Suite, PLM and Excel programs.
Participate in handovers between Technical Designers, Design, and Product Development on designated new styles.
Update and maintain Technical Packages for designated styles regarding fit and construction.
Evaluate newly received samples against previously made comments, check measurements, and identify fit/construction/fabrication.
Take notes in daily cross-functional fittings providing garment history and assisting Technical Designers.
Independently fit new samples compared to previous season’s standards during departmental fittings. Present findings to senior Technical Designers.
Import Fit Comments, Notes, and measurement data into PLM.
Communicate with domestic and overseas factories. Timely respond to all inquiries and requests via e-mail or through verbal communication.
Assist with maintaining size & fit consistency throughout all styles per Normal Brand Standards.
Assist Technical Designers with record keeping, sample organization, and sample processes.
Have a positive, solution-oriented attitude.