Associate Technical Designer, Dresses (WHBM)

White House | Black Market, Inc.; Fort Myers (FL); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

White House | Black Market, Inc. in Fort Myers, FL is seeking an Apparel Tech professional to uphold fit and quality standards across product lines. You will work with designers and merchandisers to ensure accurate specs and timely tech packs.

The role requires 3+ years in apparel, a degree in fashion, and strong communication and organizational skills. You’ll collaborate with vendors to drive fit, balance, and construction quality.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in Fashion Design.
• 3+ years of experience in the apparel industry required.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of garment manufacturing processes required.
• Knowledge of fit, balance and garment construction, fabrics and fabric performance.

Responsabilités

• Lead weekly fit sessions and collaborate with designers to translate fit and aesthetics.
• Recommend specs, patterns and construction methods to improve fit and quality.
• Execute tech packs from development to PP of assigned garments.
• Communicate with vendors on fit, specs and grading; maintain records.
• Organize daily workload to meet deadlines for product lines.
• Support senior and technical designers with measurements and prep for fit.
• Support tech leaders in achieving departmental goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Detail oriented

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Time management

Teamwork

Quality focus

Formation

Associate Degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred (Fashion Design)

Fashion Design background preferred

Outils

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Google Share

FLEM PLM or similar

Pattern software (2D/3D)

Optitex

CLO

Brozwear

Description du poste

About Us

Built on the foundation of fashion’s most iconic color contrast – White + Black – WHBM inspires independent women to embrace their power and femininity through modern yet timeless styles. We’re proud to be a place for passionate people to learn, grow, and build empowered careers.

About Us

Built on the foundation of fashion’s most iconic color contrast – White + Black – WHBM inspires independent women to embrace their power and femininity through modern yet timeless styles. We’re proud to be a place for passionate people to learn, grow, and build empowered careers.

Position Objective

This position is responsible for upholding the consistency of fit and quality through the fit-development process and written technical specifications as appropriate by Brand for assigned product styles. Works closely with Tech leaders to continually broaden technical knowledge and to elevate the quality of the product. Participates in meeting departmental goals. Ensures Brand integrity throughout fit process while keeping the customer in mind.

Functional Responsibilities

• Participates in and may lead weekly fit sessions. Collaborates with designers and merchants to translate fit and aesthetic details.
• Makes recommendations in collaboration with peer teams and supervisor on matters pertaining to specs, pattern, construction methods and techniques to improve fit, balance, and overall quality of the garment.
• Executes tech packs from Development to PP of assigned garments and additional product classifications as directed.
• Communicates with vendors regarding fit, specs, grading issues and construction; maintains accurate records of reports and vendor communications.
• Organizes and prioritizes daily workload of assigned product lines to meet all deadlines.
• Supports Senior Technical Designers and Technical Designers in measuring and prepping for fit.
• Supports Tech leaders in completing departmental goals.
• Other duties as assigned

This position may be found in multiple brands. Some duties may vary.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree required; Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred. Preferably in Fashion Design
• 3+ years of experience in the apparel industry is required
• Detail oriented with ability to drive to completion with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of garment manufacturing process is required
• Good understanding of fit, balance and garment construction, fabrics and fabric performance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Share required
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative suite is required
• Working knowledge of Web based applications, i.e. FLEM PLM or comparable software required
• Entrepreneurial spirit and passion for apparel business and ability to work effectively as a team player
• Knowledge of pattern software preferred (2D/3D, Optitex, CLO, Brozwear)

Location

Corporate FAS Retail Services - Fort Myers, FL 33928

Position Type

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail]. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.