Senior Technical Designer, Sweaters

Alo; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

ALO in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Technical Designer, Sweaters, to lead garment fit and tailoring. You will work on base size models, full size runs, and drive fit corrections from Proto to Pre-Production, drawing on extensive fit-room experience.

Data from fittings will be communicated to global vendors. You will lead fittings and discussions on garment construction, trims, and fabric performance to ensure production-ready designs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a technical design expert.
• Degree in fashion or related field.
• Ability to manage multiple styles across seasons.
• Experience with sewing and garment patterns.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Comprehends Drape and Performance of Fabric.
• Approves Final Fit and Grading for Production.
• Comprehends Trim Performance, Sizing, and Sourcing.
• Assembles notes with Garment Adjustments.
• Creates comments in Adobe Illustrator.
• Implements comments in PLM.
• Lead fittings and fit direction.
• Lead sewing assembly discussions for garment construction.
• Attend weekly touch base meetings.
• PLM data pulls regarding spec, style history and data implementation.
• Organizes racks and samples by priority.
• Recaps fittings with designers during proto reviews.

Skills

Technical design

Sewing patterns

Fabric knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Degree in fashion

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

PLM

Job description

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Overview:

The Senior Technical Designer, Sweaters is a lead role in the garment fit and tailoring arena of the brand. Your technical expertise will be used in fitting base size models. You will also fit full size runs and be responsible for correcting the fit in multiple ways from Proto 1 all the way to PP (Pre-Production Fit.) Extensive experience in the fit room is a must.

After fitting, draping, and tailoring Alo designs on our standard models, the data derived from the fittings will be used to effectively communicate to the technical garment changes/ updates to various vendors we collaborate with globally.

Responsibilities:

• Comprehends Drape and Performance of Fabric
• Approves Final Fit and Grading for Production
• Comprehends Trim Performance, Sizes in Ligne, and Sourcing
• Assembles Notes with Garment Adjustments
• Can Create Comments in Adobe Illustrator
• Can Implement Comments in PLM
• Lead Fittings and Fit Direction
• Lead Sewing Assembly Discussion for Garment Construction
• Attend Weekly Touch Base Meetings
• PLM Data Pulls Regarding Spec, Style History and Data Implementation
• Organizes Racks and Samples For Their Work Queue By Priority
• Recap Fittings with Designers During Proto ReviewEmbodies The Right Team Player Aura

Qualifications:

• 10+ years working as a technical design expert
• A degree in fashion or another field relating to fashion
• Can juggle the responsibility of many styles from multiple seasons at one time
• Experience with sewing and garment patterns
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Pin and fit with seasoned hands while having a comprehensive fabric education regarding knit and woven fabric performance

The base salary range for this position is $110,000-$125,000 per year which represents the current range for the base salary for this exempt position. Please note that actual salaries will vary based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. As such, on occasion and when applicable, there is the possibility that the final, agreed-upon base salary may be outside of the upper end of the range. Please also note the range listed is just one component of the company’s total rewards package for exempt employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, long term incentives, a PTO policy, and many other progressive benefits.

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States without employer support or sponsorship?

Will you require sponsorship to work in the United States at any time in the future?

Are you currently based in the greater LA area and are you comfortable working onsite full-time?

Have you previously been employed by either ALO or BELLA+CANVAS?