Senior Technical Designer, Apparel

Southern Shirt•Homewood, AL

About The Position

Are you a technical designer with an eye for fashion? Do you have the creative spark and technical skills to turn design dreams into wearable wonders? If you answered "YES!", then we the perfect position for you. We are on the hunt for a Senior Technical Designer to join our team in Birmingham, AL. The Senior Technical Designer, in partnership with Design, Product development and Merchandising, ensures all products are consistent with brand standards and seasonal design concepts. The Senior Technical Designer leverages skills in garment grading/specifications, fit and construction, fabrics, sewing operations, and pattern making to fulfill these objectives. The Senior Technical Designer brings their extensive knowledge to ensure quality and fit are superior. Leadership skills are also key, as this experienced team member will be expected to make decisions on global products with cross-functional partners. If you have a passion for fashion, an eye for detail, and a knack for transforming ideas into wearable masterpieces, this is the job for you!

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Apparel Manufacturing, or a related field.
7-10+ years' experience in the Apparel Industry including patternmaking and construction experience with full knowledge of total production timeline.
AA or Certification in Apparel Manufacturing, Design, Patternmaking or equivalent
Strong background working performance fabrics
Expertise in fit, pattern making and construction.
Proven track record of growing businesses, identifying trends and delivering results
Working knowledge of grading and manufacturing methods
Great collaboration skills to work cross-functionally with design, production, and sales/merchandising teams.
Proficient with design software such as Adobe Creative Suites and CAD software.
Experience with operating and managing product development in PLM software.
Great team player with a positive attitude!

Responsibilities

Develop technical specifications including measurement specs, grading and construction details
Update tech packs after each fitting illustrating corrections and style comments using PLM, Excel, Illustrator and Photoshop
Review factory patterns for shape, balance and measurements
Update patterns to reflect fit corrections
Create Grading Schematics/Maps for owned categories
Lead fit session on live model or dress form
Effectively communicate design's fit intent to vendors for bulk production while maintaining corporate standards
Ensure size and fit consistency within product categories
Create library of block patterns to maintain fit consistency within product categories
Collaborate with business partners to gain clear direction and consensus of fit intent
Foster an open communication and team environment with all business partners
Support research and documentation of fit, sizing and construction at the style/category level for competitive deep-dive fittings.
Researching direct competitors and aspirational brands
Track and manage workflow and workload for own product; gather information and update all reports necessary for meeting.
Daily Maintenance of Department’s shared Fit Tracker
Be the voice to help guide and influence change for better working processes
Participate in global discussions as it pertains to fit, construction and sizing standards
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, technologies, sustainability practices, and tools.