Technical Designer

BLR Holdings, Inc.; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 100,289,000 - 120,347,000; Full time

Job summary

Cella by Randstad Digital is seeking a Technical Designer in Framingham, MA to lead fit, quality and garment construction for childrenswear. You will prepare technical reports, communicate specs to vendors, and validate samples to ensure correct sizing and construction.

You will collaborate with the Product Development Team, review production samples, and approve bulk specifications. Strong pattern making and grading skills, plus proficiency with PLM and Adobe tools, are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Fashion Design or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years experience in spec'ing, fitting and grading Misses, Men's or Children's garments.
• Strong technical background and experience in grading/pattern making.
• PC skills including Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and PLM.
• Broad-based knowledge of garment specifications, including clothing construction and grading.
• Knowledge of garment testing standards and protocols.
• Highly skilled in evaluation of garment fit.

Responsibilities

• Develops and communicates fit and specification requirements to vendors via a technical report with construction details, measurements and graded specs.
• Reviews fit/production samples for compliance with construction standards and sizing.
• Approve or reject specifications for bulk production and make construction changes as needed.
• Manage fit sessions and collaborate with Product Development to resolve issues.
• Ensure all shipments meet the company's sizing and construction standards.

Skills

Garment fitting

Pattern making

Grading

MS Office

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

PLM

Quality standards

Communication

Education

Fashion Design degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

PLM

Job description

Location: Framingham, MassachusettsJob Type: ContractCompensation Range: $35 - 42 per hourOur client, a global retailer, is seeking a talented Technical Designer to lead fit, quality, and garment construction for their children's apparel lines! Bring your passion for precision and pattern-making to a collaborative team where your eye for detail truly shines.Responsibilities:Based on a design concept, develops and communicates fit and specification requirements to vendors via a technical report with clear and accurate descriptions of construction, detailed sketches, specific measurements and graded specifications.Works with agents, factories in order to ensure that all garment specifications meet the company's sizing and construction standards.Reviews all fit/production samples received from the vendors for compliance with construction standards, fit and sizing.Recommends any changes to the garments, ensuring that all shipments of merchandise will meet specifications.Approves specifications for bulk production.Manages fit sessions utilizing Alva forms in order to assess garment specifications and execution.Meets with Product Development Team members on a consistent and timely basis in order to ensure that problems or concerns are promptly resolved.Approves or rejects fit and production samples.Makes specification and construction changes on new garments.Qualifications:Degree in Fashion Design or equivalent work experience.3+ years experience in spec'ing, fitting and grading Misses, Men's or Children's garments.Strong technical background and experience in grading/pattern making.PC skills including Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and PLM.Broad-based knowledge of garment specifications, including clothing construction, grading, etc.Knowledge of garment testing standards and protocols.Highly skilled in evaluation of garment fit.JOBID: 082026-142222#LI-CELLA#LI-AV1Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail] offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.ABOUT CELLAWe are passionate about connecting you with the right role at the right organization—and providing you great benefits for the great work you do. With an attractive compensation package including competitive salary, 401(k) plan, weekly paychecks, holiday pay and a health benefits program, we have you covered.Cella is an award-winning leader in consulting, staffing and managed solutions for creative, marketing, digital and proposal development teams. We help people build meaningful careers and partner with companies to help them win. Our staffing solutions include freelance, contract, temporary, temp-to-hire and direct hire positions. Cella has earned the 2022 Best of Staffing Client and Talent 10-Year Diamond Awards—an honor earned by only 1% of staffing firms in the U.S. Cella is an equal opportunity employer.