Technical & 3D Designer - Structured Jackets and Pants

Anthropologie; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Technical and 3D Designer to join their team in Philadelphia. This role involves executing design visions by ensuring quality and fit, managing relationships with cross-functional teams, and conducting 3D fittings. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in technical design, is proficient in garment construction, and is skilled in problem-solving. If you're driven by deadlines and have a solid understanding of brand aesthetics, this might be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years conducting live fittings.
• Expert knowledge in assembling a detailed technical package.
• Solid experience in garment construction and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with cross-functional team members.
• Conduct live and 3D fittings to determine necessary changes.
• Evaluate best/worst sellers to improve technical methods.

Skills

Technical package assembly

Structured garment construction

Pattern making

3D system experience

Live fittings

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

PLM system proficiency

Job description

Anthropologie is looking for a Technical and 3d Designer who executes Design’s vision by providing the appropriate fit, quality, and construction that are targeted to the consumer and end use while supporting the business requirements. Responsible to trouble shoot any issues such as fit, construction, and quality control. Takes ownership of styles and sets a positive example for their team. Collaborates with the Technical Design Manager to support needs and expectations of the Tech area. Position requires creating and maintaining accurate files and reports.

Role Responsibilities

• Build relationships/partnerships with cross functional team members, such as Design Product Development and Production.
• Identify efficiencies within their brand or category to support CTM initiative.
• Assist with seasonal trend block and construction development.
• Manage workload to department initiatives.
• Instruct and communicate to agents/factories the appropriate construction, fit and block information to ensure successful manufacturing while adhering to Design’s concepts.
• Conducts live and 3D fittings with/without designers to determine what fit and construction changes are necessary to achieve Design’s requirements.
• Advise repair options to factories on fit or quality related issues.
• Evaluate best/worst sellers and competitors to make improvements in technical methods and fit for upcoming seasons.
• Assigns base size garments measurements appropriate to each style that correlates to the three-dimensional body and desired end use.
• Assures to use all appropriate cost cutting methods in style development.
• Assigns appropriate grading to all points of measure keeping the proportion accurate in relation to our predetermined sizing.
• Other duties as specified by management.
• Participate in technical training methods for agents and factories.

Role Qualifications

• Expert knowledge in assembling a detailed technical package to communicate proper instruction to agents/factories for initial or in process style development.
• Advanced knowledge of structured garment construction, including interfacings & finishings.
• Knowledgeable in pattern making, garment construction, and manufacturing including factory machinery, procedures, and methods within their category.
• 3D system experience
• Solid experience of a minimum of 5 years conducting live fittings and determining the necessary pattern changes to create the desired look and fit.
• Experience in assigning easily understood points of measure that will progress the style through development and secure the fit during production QC inspections
• Ability to independently determine appropriate grade rules to all points of measure that correlate to each specific style and sizing.
• Highly organized and experienced in all phases of technical design.
• Works effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external parties.
• Pro-actively approach problem solving.
• Decision maker.Adapt quickly to changes.
• Proficient in a PLM system.
• Driven by deadlines with a high sense of urgency.
• Ability to understand and fully incorporate the brand’s aesthetic.
• Minimum of 6 years experience in Technical Design which can include up to 3 years of factory experience and/or production pattern making.