Associate Technical Designer

DIANE GILMAN JEANS, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Diane Gilman Jeans is seeking a detail-oriented Associate Technical Designer to join our Technical Design team in New York. The role focuses on maintaining fit, quality, and construction standards across knit and soft woven womenswear, collaborating with Design, Production, and overseas partners.

Ideal candidates have at least 4 years of experience in Technical Design, strong pattern knowledge, and proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Excel, and PLM systems.

Qualifications

• College or university degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Technical Design, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of working experience in Technical Design is required.
• Experience in womenswear is required.
• Experience in both missy and plus sizing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow established fit standards and processes for internal brands.
• Track, prepare and measure fit samples before fittings.
• Schedule weekly fittings with Technical Design, Design and Production teams.
• Review and evaluate sample measurements and construction of all fit samples to determine they are meeting intended design requirements.
• Collaborate with production and design teams through live model or Alvanon form.
• Take clear notes for designated product areas during fittings.
• Give input during fittings to communicate fit issues and give solutions to improve garment fit and construction.
• Issue revised product specifications and fit correction comments after the fittings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Multitasking

Proactive follow-through

Education

Fashion Design or Apparel Technical Design degree

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Excel

PLM systems

Job description

Diane Gilman Jeans is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Associate

Technical Designer to join our Technical Design team. The ideal candidate will support

the technical design process- ensuring fit, quality, and construction standards are

maintained across all styles. In this role, you will collaborate cross-functionally with

Design, Production, and Overseas partners across multiple brands and categories of

knit and soft woven womenswear. This is a mid level position. Candidates must have at

least 4 years of working experience in Technical Design not including internships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow established fit standards and processes for internal brands.


• Track, prepare and measure fit samples before fittings.


• Schedule weekly fittings with Technical Design, Design and Production teams.


• Review and evaluate sample measurements and construction of all fit samples to


• determine they are meeting intended design requirements.


• Collaborate with production and design teams through live model or Alvanon form


• Take clear notes for designated product areas during fittings.


• Give input during fittings to communicate fit issues and give solutions to improve


• garment fit and construction.


• Issue revised product specifications and fit correction comments after the fittings. This


• includes photo or sketch corrections and pattern correction images as necessary.


• Work with the Production Team in meeting timelines and communicating the necessary


• information to the overseas factories.


• Check all grading and tolerances are updated properly for bulk production.


• Follow through with questions and requests from overseas partners via email.

Qualifications:

• College or university level degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Technical Design, or


• related field.


• Minimum of 4 years of working experience in Technical Design is required.


• Experience in womenswear is required.


• Experience in both missy and plus sizing is a plus.


• Basic patternmaking knowledge is required. Candidates must know how fit corrections


• will be conveyed in revising patterns to communicate with factories.


• Must be proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Excel, and PLM systems.


• Excellent organizational and time management skills.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and meet seasonal deadlines.


• Experience working with overseas vendors in a corporate apparel environment.


• Excellent attention to detail.


• Must be able to identify problems as well as create solutions to correct the issue.


• Ability to work closely in collaboration with all cross functional partners.


• Motivated to grow as a Technical Designer and willing to learn new ways of working.


• Proactive in following through with multiple priorities.


• Must be able to work onsite 5 days a week. This is not a hybrid role.