Associate Technical Designer, Luxury RTW

Client Overview: Debuting in 2005, the brand was a pioneer in the accessible luxury space, with the goal of bringing an innovative, elevated, and chic wardrobe to the modern global citizen.Position Overview: Client is looking for a Technical Designer to join the Women's RTW team with a focus on woven and soft woven garments.Position Overview:This is a pivotal role within the company, ensuring that the style intent is translated and the quality of our garments is maintained from sampling through production. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and problem-solving skills in order to successfully work alongside Design, PD, Production, Sales, Merch, and Atelier teams internally as well as overseas vendor partners.Responsibilities:Attend style handoff meetings with design during development stage to understand style intent, material placement, and trim detailsCreate and launch construction pages and tech packs, establishing garment measurements and design featuresWork with designers and pattern makers to support technical construction and finishing suggestionsSpec samples prior to fittings, and coordinate pre-fit when timing allowsBe prepared to suggest corrections needed to support both product integrity and design intentManage digitizing and printing patterns as neededAssess and approve vendor suggested gradingCommunicate closely with PD and Production teams to prioritize workload according to development and bulk deadlinesCoordinate fitting schedule with internal team members and fit model agencyPrepare weekly sample shipments to overseas vendorsMonitor quality of garments through reviewing TOP samples and attending regular store visits to review and measure items to make sure they are meeting standardsExceptional written and verbal communication to relay clear instructions for pattern makers, both local and overseasCapacity to work collaboratively across design, PD, production, merchandising, and sales teamsStrong organizational and time management skills to understand and honor deadlinesAbility to maintain composure while working with a sense of urgencyBasic Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree, with 2-5 years of related work experience- advanced contemporary experience is a MUSTProficiency in Gerber Accumark

Created: 2025-01-29