Technical Designer

FIGS • Santa Monica, CA

4d • $70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

As a Technical Designer for FIGS, you will collaborate with cross functional teams to execute premium medical apparel products from concept through pre-production stage. Technical Design is responsible for communication with the apparel vendor base, developing garment fit, construction, grading, and maintaining data integrity with the PLM system. Our ideal candidate has a strong skill set in apparel technical design, pattern-making, and a deep understanding of the design and development process. They are creative, passionate about our product, highly organized, and detail oriented. Building strong relationships with cross functional and vendor teams is an integral part of this role. You will report directly to our Manager of Technical Design and will collaborate with our Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, Product Integrity, and Raw Materials teams to deliver commercially ready products for our health care community.

Requirements

• 3-6 years experience in apparel technical design/pattern making and pattern analyzation, with an understanding of the process from Concept through Production
• Strong knowledge of pattern making, grading, garment construction, sewing, technical drawing, measuring and fitting
• Able to effectively communicate with international vendors and cross functional teams on a regular basis (written & verbal)
• Proficiency in MS office (Excel/Word), Google Suite and Adobe Design Suite
• Proficiency in Centric PLM or similar software
• Experience working directly with Pattern Engineers (Internal and Overseas)
• Knowledge of garment construction methods in multiple fabrications (woven, knit, & engineered knits) and product categories
• Proven work ethic, positive attitude and integrity
• Self-motivated, strong sense of urgency and a collaborative mindset
• Driven by the technical aspect of the product creation process
• Attention to detail, initiative, organization, strong verbal & written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks & competing priorities
• Entrepreneurial spirit and egoless spirit

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to International and production (bonus)
• Familiarity or proficiency with Gerber Pattern Making and/or 3D software (CLO, Browzwear)

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain tech pack data integrity including bill of materials, specs, construction, sketches, etc in Centric PLM. to communicate requirements for Design aesthetic, fit, and construction to vendor partners
• Organize daily workload that adheres to GTM deliverables & development timelines
• Lead fit sessions & presentations: measure, evaluate fit and construction execution, present style history, advise necessary fit and construction corrections assigned styles
• Analyze and communicate the outcome of fit sessions, artwork reviews, and construction reviews with cross functional and vendor partners.
• Manage daily communication with vendor partners
• Execute fit comments in a timely manner to align with go to market timelines
• Deliver consistent fit and construction across product categories according to brand standards
• Execute Design’s vision while ensuring construction is high quality, durable, and production friendly
• Finalize buy ready tech packs for each style including sketches, artwork, BOMs, final patterns, and size charts
• Support team in proto changes, challenges, and solutions at GTM meetings
• Manage daily and seasonal tracking of prototype samples, strike offs, and testing submits
• Conduct strike off and testing review sessions with cross functional teams

Benefits

• Equity: FIGS provides a discount when purchasing FIGS stock voluntarily through our FIGS Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive benefits and perks package focused on your well-being, including premium medical, dental and vision coverage, and full access to wellness services through Breethe and Classpass. 100% FIGS-sponsored life insurance and disability insurance
• Amazing 401(k) program, with a company match up to the first 6% of your contribution
• Generous paid time off - We have 12 company holidays. For salaried team members, we offer flexible vacation. For our hourly team members, we offer up to 3 weeks of accrued vacation
• Meaningful time away for baby bonding, including parental leave, new parent care meals, and a transition back to work for primary caregivers
• FIGS sponsored Uber Eats voucher for in-office weeks
• Personalized discount code for 50% off all FIGS products, along with a separate code to share with family and friends to enjoy a 25% discount site-wide
• Access to FIGS Vet, Discounted Pet Daycare, Discounted Pet Insurance, and so much more…

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees