Senior Technical Designer

A.L.C.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Employee discount

Job summary

A contemporary fashion company based in Los Angeles is seeking a Technical Designer. This role involves owning all aspects of technical design from development through production. Candidates must be proficient in Excel, Illustrator, and Photoshop with strong organizational skills. The position offers a salary between $90,000 and $110,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Highly organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible team player with the ability to build positive relationships.
• Maintain positive attitude and professionalism under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead fittings and propose solutions to fit issues.
• Create and maintain tech packs from development to production.
• Collaborate with patternmakers to ensure fit accuracy.
• Track fit samples and update reports accordingly.
• Conduct fittings on live models during development stages.

Skills

Organization skills

Time management

Accurate and efficient working

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Illustrator

Proficiency in Photoshop

Job description

Summary

Own all aspects of Technical Design for Import Product: All categories, Dresses, Jackets, Tops, Pants, Jumpsuits.

Responsibilities

• Lead fittings, identify fit issues, propose solutions/corrections.
• Needs to be well versed in grading and all POMs.
• Communicating fit comments via Excel tech pack specs, and create comments in Illustrator.
• Create tech packs from development through production, and maintain accurate yield and mini marker info.
• Collaborate with patternmakers to achieve correct fit and proportions.
• Identify and help resolve potential construction or costing issues.
• Track fit samples status, and parcel sending/receiving with suppliers.
• Update reports with tech pack release and fit sample approval status.
• Working closely with production team to stay on calendar and meet key dates.
• Support technical design team members with workflow overload during deadlines.
• Conduct fittings on live fit models through various stages of development through production and shipment.
• Maintain archives of Top of Production sample library in an organized manner.
• Own domestic technical design fit process from pattern release to TOP.
• Work closely with PD Team and Design Team to help complete BOMs.
• Work closely with Design / attend Fit Intent Meetings to adhere to Design’s vision.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Highly organized in a fast paced environment.
• Strong time management and punctuality.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently during approaching deadlines.
• Flexible team player with the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and factories.
• Proactive problem solver with a willingness to learn.
• Maintain positive attitude and professionalism when under pressure.
• Proficient in excel, illustrator and photoshop a must.
• Experienced with contemporary.

This role will require you to be on site 5 days a week.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation for this position ranges from $90,000- $110,000. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon the candidate’s relevant skills and experience. In addition, there is a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, supplemental benefits through AFLAC, a retirement plan various paid time off programs, and employee discount/perks.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Retail Apparel and Fashion