ASSOCIATE TECHNICAL DESIGNER - Kobi Halperin

S. Rothschild & Co., Inc.; New York (NY); In loco; USD 70.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

S. Rothschild & Co., Inc. in New York seeks an Associate Technical Designer to support Women's categories including denim and swimwear. You will review garment construction, run live fittings under supervision, and collaborate with overseas factories to ensure fit and production quality.

You will update tech packs, specs, and grade rules, and help with pattern corrections and sample approvals under senior mentorship. This role offers growth in a dynamic design team.

Competenze

• 2–5 years of technical design experience in Women’s apparel across multi-category product lines.
• Experience with pattern adjustments and tech pack creation is preferred.
• Strong eye for detail and ability to learn fit execution under mentorship.

Mansioni

• Fit Session Execution (Under Supervision): Participate fittings on live fit models and analyze drape, balance, and construction.
• Tech Pack & Spec Updates: Maintain tech packs, measurement charts, BOMs, and grade rules across sizes.
• Factory Fit Comments: Provide clear fit comments with photos and diagrams to overseas vendors.
• Pattern & Construction Analysis: Review pattern corrections and tolerances from handoff to bulk production.
• Sample Approvals: Evaluate PP and TOP samples for workmanship and specs under supervision.

Conoscenze

Photoshop

Illustrator

Excel

Formazione

Degree in Technical Design

Descrizione del lavoro

We are looking for a proactive Associate Technical Designer to join our technical design team across all Women’s categories—including Wovens, Cut & Sew Knits, Sweaters, Outerwear, Pants, Denim, and Swimwear. In this role, you will work closely with senior team members to evaluate garment construction, execute pattern/spec corrections, conduct live fittings under supervision, and communicate directly with overseas factories to ensure fit consistency and production quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Fit Session Execution (Under Supervision): Participate fittings on live fit models under the direction and supervision of Senior Technical Designers. Analyze drape, balance, construction, and stretch/fabric recovery across multi-category styles.
• Tech Pack & Spec Updates: Update and maintain complete tech packs, measurement charts, BOMs, and grade rules across all size ranges.
• Factory Fit Comments: Formulate clear, actionable fit comment packages with annotated photos and pattern correction diagrams; send daily correspondence to overseas vendors and factories.
• Pattern & Construction Analysis: Partner with senior team members to review pattern corrections, spec tolerances, and construction details from initial tech pack handoff through bulk production.
• Sample Approvals: Evaluate pre-production (PP) samples, and TOP samples for workmanship, measurements, and specs; log and issue approvals under supervision.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Technical Design, Patternmaking, Apparel Production, or Fashion Design.
• Experience: 2–5 years of technical design experience in Women’s apparel across multi-category product lines (exposure to Denim or Swimwear is a plus).

Skills

• Solid understanding of garment construction, pattern adjustments, spec grading, and fabric performance (including denim washes and high-stretch swimwear fabrics).
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong technical eye for detail and eagerness to learn fit execution under senior mentorship.
• Clear and effective communication skills for daily overseas vendor correspondence.

Salary Range: $70,000-80,000