Senior Technical Designer, Sweaters Lead Fit & Prototyping

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

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.