Senior Technical Designer

Catalyst Brands LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Associates discount

Paid holidays

Job summary

Catalyst Brands LLC in New York seeks a Sr. Technical Designer to lead the technical design process for apparel, evaluating style, measurement and construction to ensure fit, quality and design interpretation across production.

The role collaborates with Design and Product Development, prepares full product packages in FlexPLM, sets fit standards, leads fit sessions, and communicates with IBOs and factories to meet timelines.

Qualifications

• College degree in fine arts or design, or equivalent work experience in a design related field preferred.
• 8+ years of technical design experience required.
• Knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking and manufacturing process.
• A trained eye for proportion, balance and aesthetic details.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates confidence and assertiveness in fit presentation.
• Ability to self-manage, works independently, multitask, and consistently meets deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills with an acute attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
• Proficiency in: Flex PLM, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, Web PDM, Microsoft Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manages garment evaluation process to ensure the provision of technical design assistance with master pattern and size grading as needed.
• Collaborate with Design and Product Development teams to determine fit and aesthetics.
• Complete product packages in FlexPLM, including measurements, construction details and technical sketches.
• Establish and maintain fit and construction standards to ensure brand consistency and quality.
• Prepare and lead fit sessions with Design and Product Development, discuss fit history when presenting current fit and recommend alternative methods of construction or options for components when necessary.
• Resolve and communicate fit and construction issues to International Buying Offices and factories within the development and production timelines.
• Daily communication and follow through with IBO, vendors, and all cross-functional partners.
• Enhance fit and quality through review of customer comments, competitive analysis, and conducting fit symposiums.

Skills

Technical design

Garment construction

Patternmaking

Measurements

Prototyping

Education

Fine arts degree

Equivalent work experience

Tools

FlexPLM

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Web PDM

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

Overview

The Sr. Technical Designer manages the technical design process and provides technical expertise to evaluate apparel merchandise in terms of style, measurement and construction to achieve the appropriate fit, quality and design interpretation for the manufacturer to follow.

Overview

The Sr. Technical Designer manages the technical design process and provides technical expertise to evaluate apparel merchandise in terms of style, measurement and construction to achieve the appropriate fit, quality and design interpretation for the manufacturer to follow.

Responsibilities

• Manages garment evaluation process to ensure the provision of technical design assistance with master pattern and size grading as needed.
• Collaborate with Design and Product Development teams to determine fit and aesthetics.
• Complete product packages in FlexPLM, including measurements, construction details and technical sketches.
• Establish and maintain fit and construction standards to ensure brand consistency and quality.
• Prepare and lead fit sessions with Design and Product Development, discuss fit history when presenting current fit and recommend alternative methods of construction or options for components when necessary.
• Resolve and communicate fit and construction issues to International Buying Offices and factories within the development and production timelines.
• Daily communication and follow through with IBO, vendors, and all cross-functional partners.
• Enhance fit and quality through review of customer comments, competitive analysis, and conducting fit symposiums.

Qualifications

• College degree in fine arts or design, or equivalent work experience in a design related field preferred.
• 8+ years of technical design experience required.
• Knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking and manufacturing process.
• A trained eye for proportion, balance and aesthetic details.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates confidence and assertiveness in fit presentation.
• Ability to self-manage, works independently, multitask, and consistently meets deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills with an acute attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
• Proactive on problem solving and resolution oriented.
• Proficiency in: Flex PLM, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, Web PDM, Microsoft Outlook and Excel.

What You Get

If eligible, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays*, and 401(k) with Company match. All associates are eligible for an associate discount on all Catalyst Brands merchandise. For paid holidays, associates who are eligible for paid vacation (MTO) are also eligible for eight paid holidays during the calendar year. All store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday will receive additional compensation. *For paid vacation days, as well as eligibility requirements for other benefits, please visit www.catalystbrandsbenefits.com

Pay Range

USD $75,900.00 - USD $110,000.00 /Yr.