Technical Designer

Vince; Los Ángeles; Híbrido; CLP 64.995.000 - 83.566.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading fashion company in Chile seeks a Technical Designer for sweaters to collaborate with designers and lead garment fitting sessions. Candidates should have 5-10 years of experience in technical design and patternmaking, along with proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. The role includes vendor communication and ensuring construction quality. The position offers robust benefits, including healthcare, 401(k), and flexible working options.

Servicios

Robust healthcare options

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Hybrid and flexible work options

Clothing allowance

$600 annual gym reimbursement

Mental health support tools

Family and caregiving benefits

Formación

• 5-10 years work experience in the fashion industry including technical design.
• Understanding of grading, yarn, growth testing, draping, and fitting.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Work closely with designers for garment aesthetic.
• Schedule and lead fit sessions addressing construction issues.
• Act as the point of contact for vendors regarding fit and specs.

Conocimientos

Technical design experience

Patternmaking

Knowledge of knitting techniques

Communication skills

Adobe Illustrator proficiency

Problem-solving abilities

Herramientas

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Title:

Technical Designer, Sweaters

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Work closely with designers to land garment aesthetic in Production.
• Schedule and lead fit sessions by addressing all construction and fit issues for each garment.
• Identify fit problems and clearly offer solutions to correct. Cut, pin and drape the fit protos as necessary to clearly identify revisions.
• Update spec packages after each fitting using illustrator and photo shop to offer visual interpretation to the factories.
• Send and track comments and protos back to the factories ensuring constant follow-up.
• Act as the point of contact for vendors and answer questions regarding fit, specs, trims and construction. Daily communication with vendors required.
• Identify potential production, quality and costing issues and make recommendations to ensure brand integrity.
• Work with team lead to develop fit standards to ensure size, construction and fit consistency within the brand and product categories.
• Research and resolve fit and construction and finishing issues. Continually research competition in the market for various construction techniques, new technology and fit.
• Align and deliver to agreed calendar milestones to ensure seasonal deadlines are met.
• Assist with the training and mentoring of TD staff.
• Promote teamwork by resolving problems and removing barriers that prevent collaboration.

Qualifications/Experience We’re Looking For

• 5-10 years work experience in the fashion industry including technical design and/or patternmaking with construction experience and full knowledge of total production timeline.
• Additional knowledge should include an understanding of grading, yarn, growth testing, draping and fitting.
• Knowledge of knitting techniques, machines, & applications.
• Understanding of production garment construction and fit.
• Must be able to interpret design intent and create alternative “production friendly” solutions.
• Great interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with a cross-functional team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Providing positive solutions to issues as they arise.
• Ability to multi-task, proactively trouble shoot, problem solve and effectively influence.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize workload to meet calendar goals
• Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop & Excel.

Benefits at Vince

• Robust healthcare options for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, and health savings account with employer funding
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous paid time off plans for vacation, sick, and personal, volunteer time, as well as company holidays
• Hybrid and flexible work options available for roles that can be done remotely
• Clothing allowance & merchandise discounts
• $600 annual gym reimbursement
• Monthly data/phone stipend for eligible roles
• Mental health support tools and telehealth psychology and psychiatry
• Family and caregiving benefits including a competitive paid parental leave program as well as supplemental infertility coverage
• Life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• Supplemental hospital indemnity, specified disease, and accident coverage
• Pre-tax commuter benefits including transit and parking
• Discounted pet, home & auto, and legal insurance

Equal Opportunity Statement

Vince, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Vince, LLC also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.