Senior Technical Designer, RTW

Cult Gaia; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cult Gaia is seeking a Senior Technical Designer, RTW, to focus on denim, bottom, outerwear, dresses, gowns, and suiting for men, women, and children. You will lead live fittings, generate Tech Packs, and collaborate with PD, design and production.

Ideal candidate has 10+ years in RTW technical design, proven ability to solve fit challenges, and strong organizational and communication skills. This role requires mentoring, vendor coordination, and meticulous sample management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Technical Design for RTW, preferably contemporary or designer brands.
• Ability to lead fittings and solve fit challenges without assistance.
• Adept at collaborating with cross functional teams.
• Proactive self-starter with ability to work independently and prioritize workload.
• Good organization and communication skills.
• Ability to react to change.
• Proven ability to be a valued contributor.
• Effective communication in written and verbal form.

Responsabilités

• Pattern making knowledge or oversight for fit across denim, bottom, outerwear, dresses, gowns and suiting.
• Manage timing of approvals and alert Director if late.
• Measure all fit samples from proto to TOP.
• Lead live fittings with pinning, notes and photography.
• Create Tech Packs in Excel or WFX with construction callouts, measurements and grading.
• Update WIPs and adhere to the T&A calendar.
• Communicate tech pack feedback to vendors daily or as needed.
• Troubleshoot construction and production issues cross-functionally.
• Book fit models and track budget; maintain fit history.

Connaissances

Pattern making

Live fittings

Tech packs

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor communication

Mentoring

Organization

Problem solving

Outils

Excel

WFX

Description du poste

POSITION: Senior Technical Designer, RTW

REPORTS TO: Director of Technical Design, RTW

DEPARTMENT: RTW

POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Technical Designer, RTW, will focus on denim, bottom, outerwear, dress, gown and suiting for categories such as men, women and children.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pattern Making knowledge preferred.
• Responsible for managing approval timing of their styles. Raises to the Director’s attention if approval(s) will be late.
• Measures all fit samples from proto to T.O.P. prior to fitting.
• Participates and leads all aspects of live fitting (including garment pinning, note taking and photographing).
• Creates Tech Packs in Excel or WFX with construction callouts, target measurements and grading.
• Update WIPs and adhere to the T&A calendar.
• Sends Tech Pack Fit Comments and Grading to vendors after each fit round.
• Communicates with vendors via emails, WhatsApp and facetime daily or as needed.
• Problem solves construction and production issues.
• Work cross functionally with PD, design and production.
• Book fit models and keep tab of the budget.
• Keep approved samples for reference and fit history.
• Train and mentor technical designers.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• 10+ years of experience in Technical Design of RTW for American or European Brands, preferably Contemporary or Designer Brands.
• Ability to lead fittings and solve fit challenges without assistance.
• Adept at collaborating with cross functional teams.
• Proactive self-starter with the ability to work independently and prioritize workload.
• Good organization and communication skills.
• Ability to react to change.
• Proven ability to be a valued contributor.
• Effective communicate in written and verbal form.