Senior Technical Designer

Fashion Nova; Vernon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion brand is seeking a Senior Technical Designer to oversee garment specifications and quality assurance from concept to production. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in the apparel industry, strong technical skills in pattern making, and a keen eye for detail. This role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401k match with immediate vesting

Weekly catered lunches

Team bonding events

Qualifications

• 5+ years in the apparel industry as a Technical Designer.
• Proficient in garment measuring and construction.
• Ability to lead live fittings and evaluate fit.

Responsibilities

• Manage sample fit approvals and workflow for garment categories.
• Audit construction and quality of products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure fit and quality.

Skills

Technical patternmaking

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Creativity

Education

B.A./B.S. degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office

GSuite

Job description

Fashion Nova is an inclusive fashionforward and trenddriven apparel and lifestyle brand that celebrates all dimensions of confidence. We use our platform to spread positivity with brands for women men curve luxe sport swim beauty and kids. We are obsessed with creating the best experience available for our customers and employees.

Fashion Nova was built on the backbone of individuality and inclusiveness. Our brands are worn and celebrated worldwide by customers celebrities and influencers because of our uniquely creative and talented employees.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Senior Technical Designer is responsible for creating garment specifications and standards within Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) for specific product categories within the brand. You will own product from the concept (INITIAL SYLE DEVELOPMENT) stage through to final production approval stage.

The Senior Technical Designer manages sample fit approvals risk assessment calendar and workflow for their specified garment category or categories. This role requires a high level of communication technical patternmaking and problemsolving skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Measure samples received from prototype stage through preproduction and prepare for fitting
• Audit 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 and visual methods
• Leads fit session on live model and dress form
• Work closely with crossfunctioning teams to ensure all information is correct
• Collaborate with the crossfunctioning teams to ensure wash and fabric quality is achieved
• Collaborate with crossfunctioning teams to gain clear direction and consensus of fit intent
• Escalate issues to superiors for input and direction
• Maintain professional and timely email correspondence with domestic and global vendors
• Identify potential product quality and costing issues and make appropriate recommendations
• Track and manage workflow and workload for own product

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Five plus years in the apparel industry as a Technical Designer
• Understanding in apparel design garment measuring garment construction development process(INCEPTION THROUGH PRODUCTION) and quality controlassurance
• Proficient knowledge and skill in fit pattern making grading production friendly construction methods and technical drawing
• Experience in grading and ability to understand grade rules on women plus and mens categories
• Knowledge in leading live fittings and evaluating the overall fit Ability to make accurate fit corrections to achieve the desired style
• Expertise of preparing and writing product specification sheets across all company categories
• Provide clear direction of fit corrections to send to the factory on a regular basis
• Elevated computer skills Adobe Illustrator Microsoft Office and GSuite
• Ability to identify apparel flaws quickly and effectively andor possible production issues
• Ability to effectively influence and convey necessary corrections
• Ability to prioritize tasks manage deadlines adapt with rapidly changing priorities and balance shortterm needs with longterm strategic initiatives
• Ability to work in a productive and effective manner in a fastpaced environment
• Strong writing grammatical and proofreading skills with an elevated level of creativity
• Detailoriented organized and dependable
• BABS degree or equivalent work experience
• English additional language(s) an advantage
• Schedule of this position : Monday Friday Core business hours Onsite

BENEFITS

• Formalized career paths
• Manager Training Academy
• Creative Development Internship Program
• Fashion Nova Cares Program
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
• MedicalDental and Vision Coverage
• 401k match with immediate vesting upon eligibility
• Stocked kitchens with gratis snacks and drinks
• Weekly catered lunches
• Summer Fridays at Headquarters
• Team bonding events and programs

Fashion Nova LLC and subsidiaries thereof is an Equal Opportunity are steadfast in our commitment to equal employment opportunities and pledge that these objectives are reflected in all aspects of our daily will continue to recruit hire train and advance in employment qualified individuals in all job titles without regard to race color national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity religion age status as a protected veteran criminal history or status as an individual with a disability; and shall not discriminate against any individual any such characteristic nor any other classification protected by local state andor federal law.

NOTICE AT COLLECTION

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Program Management,SOAP,Agile,Oracle EBS,Apache Pig,Adobe Experience Manager,Jira,Release Management,Scrum,SAS,SDLC

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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