Associate Technical Designer, Apparel

Deckers Outdoor • Goleta, CA

75d • $85,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Associate Technical Designer role is responsible for supporting the Apparel Technical Design department in many areas of Tech Design from initial design development protos to final approval for production. This includes but is not limited to: preparing for fittings including measuring samples, working in FlexPLM system, tracking and logging samples, updating Tech Packs, taking photographs, filing digital and analog files. This position will learn about the construction of garments, how to properly measure a garment, how to balance overall specification based on updates made from fits, and how to effectively communicate to overseas partners for adjustments to garments. This role interacts with Product Development, Design, and Product Line Management, and outside contractors.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Apparel Manufacturing, Product Development, Technical Design, Patternmaking, or equivalent.
• Preferred 5-7 years work experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with measuring all samples to be fit and entering results into excel files.
• Assist with updating/creating technical specification packages for apparel prototypes for Men's, Women's, and Women's Plus.
• Assist with documentation of fit, sizing, and construction updates throughout the entire product life cycle.
• Organize, label, file digital and hard copy files and paperwork.
• Responsible for Fit comments loaded into FlexPLM system and update for overall balancing.
• Reviews of China PD notes in FPLM prior to fits.
• Responsible for tracking and logging of samples for fit department.
• Email communication with internal and cross-functional teams (US and International).
• Assist with scheduling fittings for internal and external attendees.
• Participate in departmental and cross-functional meetings as appropriate.
• Assist with any follow-up with QC team on any fit issues or concerns.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay and Bonuses
• Financial Planning and wellbeing
• Time away from work
• Extras, discounts and perks
• Growth and Development
• Health and Wellness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees