Junior Technical Designer: Fit & Construction Support

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

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.