Senior Technical Designer – Fit & Spec Specialist

Joe's Jeans, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Centric Brands, parent to Joe's Jeans, Inc., seeks a Senior Technical Designer in Los Angeles to maintain established fits and develop fabric/spec adjustments across seasons. You will lead fittings and establish initial specs with construction details and tech sketches.

You will partner with Design and other teams, manage daily cross-functional and vendor communications, and drive on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment while upholding quality and innovation.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of garment construction and techniques.
• Basic understanding of patterns and how to relate this to fit and comment assessment.
• Ability to accurately spec garments.
• Strong attention to detail and extensive knowledge with inner components.
• Proactive with problem solving in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Proficient knowledge of POM’s and how to accurately spec garments.
• Log/track samples maintained by fit lists for your category.
• Prep and evaluate samples to ensure previous comments have been executed.
• Lead fittings with clear knowledge of history and how to execute the comments.
• Write clear comments to vendors so they understand the direction.
• Understanding of fit stages and how to meet seasonal deadlines.
• Manage clear daily communication with cross functional teams and overseas vendors.
• Create/establish initial specs based on body blocks to uphold aesthetic for fit and silhouette; include measurements, construction details and tech sketches.
• Collaborate with Design to determine fit and priorities to meet timelines.

Skills

Garment construction

Pattern making

Spec garments

Excel

Sewing knowledge

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Gerber knowledge

Vendor coordination

Education

College degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel/Microsoft Office Suite

Gerber knowledge

Web-based design systems

Job description

Centric Brands, parent to Joe's Jeans, Inc., seeks a Senior Technical Designer in Los Angeles to maintain established fits and develop fabric/spec adjustments across seasons. You will lead fittings and establish initial specs with construction details and tech sketches.

You will partner with Design and other teams, manage daily cross-functional and vendor communications, and drive on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment while upholding quality and innovation.