Technical Designer

Vince Holding Corp.•Los Angeles, CA

54d

About The Position

Work closely with designers to land garment aesthetic in Production. Schedule and lead fit sessions by addressing all construction and fit issues for each garment. Identify fit problems and clearly offer solutions to correct. Cut, pin and drape the fit protos as necessary to clearly identify revisions. Update spec packages after each fitting using illustrator and photo shop to offer visual interpretation to the factories. Send and track comments and protos back to the factories ensuring constant follow-up. Act as the point of contact for vendors and answer questions regarding fit, specs, trims and construction. Daily communication with vendors required. Identify potential production, quality and costing issues and make recommendations to ensure brand integrity. Work with team lead to develop fit standards to ensure size, construction and fit consistency within the brand and product categories. Research and resolve fit and construction and finishing issues. Continually research competition in the market for various construction techniques, new technology and fit. Align and deliver to agreed calendar milestones to ensure seasonal deadlines are met. Assist with the training and mentoring of TD staff. Promote teamwork by resolving problems and removing barriers that prevent collaboration.

Requirements

5-10 years work experience in the fashion industry including technical design and/or patternmaking with construction experience and full knowledge of total production timeline.
Additional knowledge should include an understanding of grading, yarn, growth testing, draping and fitting.
Knowledge of knitting techniques, machines, & applications.
Understanding of production garment construction and fit.
Must be able to interpret design intent and create alternative "production friendly" solutions.
Great interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with a cross-functional team.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Providing positive solutions to issues as they arise.
Ability to multi-task, proactively trouble shoot, problem solve and effectively influence.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize workload to meet calendar goals
Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop & Excel.

Responsibilities

Work closely with designers to land garment aesthetic in Production.
Schedule and lead fit sessions by addressing all construction and fit issues for each garment.
Identify fit problems and clearly offer solutions to correct.
Cut, pin and drape the fit protos as necessary to clearly identify revisions.
Update spec packages after each fitting using illustrator and photo shop to offer visual interpretation to the factories.
Send and track comments and protos back to the factories ensuring constant follow-up.
Act as the point of contact for vendors and answer questions regarding fit, specs, trims and construction. Daily communication with vendors required.
Identify potential production, quality and costing issues and make recommendations to ensure brand integrity.
Work with team lead to develop fit standards to ensure size, construction and fit consistency within the brand and product categories.
Research and resolve fit and construction and finishing issues. Continually research competition in the market for various construction techniques, new technology and fit.
Align and deliver to agreed calendar milestones to ensure seasonal deadlines are met.
Assist with the training and mentoring of TD staff.
Promote teamwork by resolving problems and removing barriers that prevent collaboration.

Benefits

Robust healthcare options for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, and health savings account with employer funding
401(k) with employer match
Generous paid time off plans for vacation, sick, and personal, volunteer time, as well as company holidays
Hybrid and flexible work options available for roles that can be done remotely
Clothing allowance & merchandise discounts
$600 annual gym reimbursement
Monthly data/phone stipend for eligible roles
Mental health support tools and telehealth psychology and psychiatry
Family and caregiving benefits including a competitive paid parental leave program as well as supplemental infertility coverage
Life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
Supplemental hospital indemnity, specified disease, and accident coverage
Pre-tax commuter benefits including transit and parking
Discounted pet, home & auto, and legal insurance