Technical Designer

LULUS FASHION LOUNGE LLC•Los Angeles, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Technical Design Manager, the Technical Designer works closely with our Production and Development teams ensuring the fit and quality of the Lulus brand. In this role you will facilitate the transition of the product from initial design and trend concept to a fit approved garment. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver quality in design, fit and function. In addition, you will leverage and develop key vendor relationships to support working efficiently and driving fit consistency to improve the customer experience. Schedule: This position follows a Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM in-office schedule at our Los Angeles location.

Requirements

Degree in Apparel Manufacturing, Product Development, Apparel Design, or equivalent work experience. (Technical Design, Patternmaking or Design)
4+ years of experience within the technical design field.
Strong understanding of construction and patterns across apparel.
High level of attention to detail and a sense of urgency to meet deadlines.
Photoshop or illustrator experience.
Google Suite Knowledge – how to manage files in Google Drive, ability to create custom formation in Docs and knowledge on how to merge or edit data within Sheets.
In-depth knowledge of fabric, apparel, materials, construction and fit.
Flexibility and adaptability to changes in the work environment.
Ability to contribute to ideas to improve current processes and support the establishment of new ones.

Nice To Haves

English/Korean bilingual

Responsibilities

Measure samples received from Proto stage through Pre-Production (PP) and prepare for fitting.
Check construction and quality of product to ensure samples have proper construction for garment category and fabrication.
Ability to communicate fit and balance issues via pattern diagram or directly on pattern.
Execute fit comments in a timely manner to ensure the fit process stays in line with production and action timelines.
Create easily understandable comments using written or visual methods.
Lead fit session on live model and dress form.
Collaborate with cross-functioning teams to gain clear direction and consensus of fit intent and ensure all information is correct.
Escalate issues to management for input and direction.
Maintain professional and timely email correspondence with domestic and oversea vendors.
Identify potential product, quality and costing issues and make appropriate recommendations.
Track and manage workflow and workload for own product.