Assistant, Technical Designer

Vince; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Clothing allowance and discounts

401(k) with employer match

Healthcare options

Gym stipend

Job summary

Vince is seeking an Assistant Technical Designer, an entry-level position that supports the management of styles through the fit approval process. You will work with design, Merchandising, Product Development, Production, Sales, Vendors and QA to ensure accuracy and consistency.

The role involves assisting in communicating fit intent to vendors, evaluating garments for fit, and supporting workflow to meet seasonal deadlines; strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Patternmaking, Apparel Manufacturing, Design.
• 1+ years’ experience in apparel industry including patternmaking and construction with full knowledge of production timeline.
• Entry level patternmaking, grading, construction and fit support experience.
• Problem solving and decision quality: ability to analyze and learn about manufacturing process.
• Relationship Management: ability to build constructive and effective relationships with cross functional partners.
• Priority setting: ability to organize work appropriately.
• Process management: ability to follow process to get things done efficiently.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong listening, written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist technical designer in collaboration with cross functional partners to obtain clear direction on design, fit intent and construction.
• Communicate fit intent, balance and construction to vendors via notes, diagrams or photos.
• Assist in evaluating garments to finalize fit intent, spec and construction.
• Assist in managing block libraries to support fit consistency.
• Assist and learn the application of grade rules for a product category.
• Support and track workflow and ensure seasonal deadlines are met.
• Participate in departmental and cross functional meetings.
• Study the competition and trends in the marketplace.
• Hold self and others accountable for work commitments and outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Patternmaking, Apparel Manufacturing, Design

Tools

MS Excel

Illustrator

Photoshop

Gerber

Lectra

PLM

PDM

MS Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

What You’ll Be Responsible For

The Assistant Technical Designer is an entry-level support role and responsible for supporting the management of styles through the fit approval process. This role interacts with Design, Merchandising, Product Development, Production, Sales, Vendors and Quality Assurance. The Assistant Technical Designer will support the technical design team across categories, contributing to technical design responsibilities while ensuring accuracy and consistency.

• Assist technical designer in collaboration with cross functional partners to obtain clear direction on design, fit intent and construction
• Assist in effectively communicating fit intent, balance and construction to vendors via fit notes, diagrams, digital photos or directly onto patterns
• Assist in evaluating garments to finalize fit intent, spec and construction
• Assist in managing block libraries to support fit consistency
• Assist and learn the application of grade rules for a product category
• Support and tracking of workflow and ensure seasonal deadlines are met
• Participate in departmental and cross functional meetings
• Study the competition and understand current and future trends and technology in the marketplace
• Hold self and others accountable for work commitments and outcomes
• Always conduct yourself within established guidelines of the Vince Values: Vision, Integrity, Passion, Collaboration and Excellence

Title

Assistant Technical Designer

Salary Range

$65-$75k

Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Patternmaking, Apparel Manufacturing, Design
• 1+ years’ experience in the apparel industry including patternmaking and construction with full knowledge of production timeline
• Entry level patternmaking, grading, construction and fit support experience
• Problem solving and decision quality: ability to analyze and learn about manufacturing process
• Relationship Management: ability to build constructive and effective relationships with all cross functional partners
• Priority Setting: ability to organize work appropriately
• Process Management: ability to follow process to get things done efficiently
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrate strong listening, written and oral communication skills

Systems and Tool Acumen

• Proficiency in MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word, Powerpoint
• Proficiency in Illustrator Software: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop
• Some computer patternmaking programs: Gerber, Lectra
• Some experience in computer spec writing programs: PLM, PDM

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
• $400 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

V Opco, 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. V Opco, LLC also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.