Technical Designer
About The Position
Dreamwear is a leading wholesale intimate apparel and sleepwear company working with iconic brands such as Juicy Couture, Laura Ashley, Nautica, Danskin, and many more. Our longstanding global partnerships enable us to deliver beautifully designed, high-quality products with speed, value, and exceptional execution, making Dreamwear a trusted partner to many of the world's leading retailers. We are entering an exciting period of growth with the addition of two renowned luxury sleepwear brands to our portfolio: Cosabella and Hanky Panky. We need to bring on a Technical Designer to assist with the new volume. Our Technical Design team is responsible for everything related to the fit of our garments. They create tech packs, schedule fittings, and work with the factories to ensure the desired look of fit is achieved. The Technical Designer will lead the fits, manage the factory partners and mentor the more junior members of the team. The ideal candidate will be passionate, self-motivated, eager to learn and able to execute these essential responsibilities:
Requirements
- 6-8 years of prior experience in Technical design
- Self-starter with ability to lead and function independently
- Great attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
- Team player with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment, strong communication skills and necessary follow through
- Proficient in Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Work, Adobe Illustrator, and PhotoShop
Nice To Haves
- Degree in pattern making and Technical design is preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead fittings on live models and convey fit comments and construction comments to factories independently.
- Prioritize and manage sample tracking and fit approvals from first fit through TOP, making sure all deadlines are met.
- Create initial specs based off a sketch and/or samples from Design Team and update technical packs for multiple product categories.
- Collaborate with designers and product development on product design to provide technical expertise on specs and construction.
- Independently track and prioritize sample flow
- Check and approve pre-production samples independently
- Spec out fit garments in all categories.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- pre-tax commuter/parking and other flex spending accounts
- paid time off policy (with many additional holidays)
- 401k
- gym discount
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
