Technical Designer - 82524

Technical Designer | Manhattan, NY (Onsite)Duration: 3-month contract Pay Rate: $40-$43hour + BenefitsLocation: Manhattan, NY (Onsite)Swoon is actively seeking a Technical Designer to join the team of our client!You'll be an integral part of the team - supporting all product categories, with a focus on intimates and apparel. What will your day-to-day look like?Lead garment fittings and generate detailed fit comments, working closely with design partners to ensure precise fit dependently manage projects from development to final fit, ensuring adherence to calendar deadlines, with the goal of completing the 2025 rollout before the spring season.Collaborate with vendors and factories to communicate fit adjustments, obtain approvals, and ensure prototypes meet design and quality standards.Analyze and evaluate garments to develop accurate technical specifications, aligning with established standards, manufacturing capabilities, and cost constraints.Adjust fit specifications and patterns as needed, providing clear, written feedback on fit comments for production teams.Maintain quality control over prototypes by overseeing factory adjustments, supporting cost objectives, and preserving design integrity.Direct and guide Assistant or Associate Technical Designers as necessary.Why do we love this company?Brand Evolution: It expanded from lingerie to a broader range of products, including beauty, fragrances, and sleepwear, while launching sub-brands catering to younger customers.The Fashion Show: The brand's fashion show, which began in 1995, became a cultural phenomenon. Featuring supermodels and musical performances, it played a key role in marketing but was discontinued in 2019 as the company began re-evaluating its image.Leadership Changes: In 2020, the company underwent significant restructuring, including leadership changes, aiming to modernize its image, focus on inclusivity, and respond to shifting consumer preferences.Ownership and Structure: The company was previously part of a larger group that also owned other major retail brands. In 2021, it was spun off into its own publicly traded entity.What's required?Education: Bachelor's degree in Fashion or related field, or equivalent experience.Junior Level: 2-5 years of technical design experience in intimates andor apparel.Senior Level: 6+ years of technical design experience in intimates andor apparel.Strong proficiency in technical design software (Centric, Excel, Illustrator, Flex PLM).Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently, with a strong capacity for self-management and meeting tight deadlines.Excellent communication skills with the ability to clarify questions to prevent confusion.Experience with fit sessions, fit comment creation, and pattern correction.

Created: 2024-11-06