Technical Designer

Vince; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion company seeks a Technical Designer specializing in Soft Wovens for Women's Categories. Responsibilities include developing tech packs, leading fit sessions, and ensuring production quality. Candidates should possess 5 years of industry experience and a degree in design or relevant field.

Benefits

Robust healthcare options

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Hybrid work options

Clothing allowance & discounts

Annual gym reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in technical design/patternmaking.
• Understanding of garment production timelines and costing.
• Ability to multitask and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Develop initial design tech packs and garment technical specifications.
• Schedule and lead fit sessions, addressing construction and fit issues.
• Act as point of contact for vendors regarding fit, specs, and construction.

Skills

Effective Communication

Solution Driven

Business Acumen

Autonomous Operator

Education

2-year degree from a technical or design college

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Excel

Job description

Title

Technical Designer (Soft Wovens Women’s Categories)

Salary Range

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $90,000 to $100,000 annually. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location.

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Reporting Structure

The Technical Designer, (Soft Wovens, Women’s Categories) reports directly to the Sr. Technical Designer, (Soft Wovens, Women’s Categories).

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Work closely with designers and patternmakers to develop complete initial design tech packs and garment technical specifications using block patterns and original samples.
• Attend fittings and own execution of fit process from initial proto to sales sample release
• Schedule and lead fit sessions by addressing all construction and fit issues for each garment. Identify fit problems and clearly offer solutions to correct. Cut, pin and drape the fit protos as necessary to clearly identify revisions.
• Update spec packages after each fitting using illustrator and photo shop to offer visual interpretation to the factories. Send and track comments and protos back to the factories ensuring constant follow-up.
• Act as the point of contact for vendors and answer questions regarding fit, specs, pattern, trims and construction. Daily communication with vendors required.
• Identify potential production, quality and costing issues and make recommendations to ensure brand integrity
• Develop fit standards to ensure size, construction and fit consistency within the brand and product categories.
• Research and resolve fit, pattern and construction issues. Continually research competition in the market for various construction techniques, new technology and fit.

What You’ll Bring:

• Effective & Elevated Communication
• Solution Driven
• Business Acumen
• Autonomous Operator

Qualifications/Experience We’re Looking For:

• 5 years’ work experience in the fashion industry including technical design and / or patternmaking with construction experience and full knowledge of total production timeline. Other knowledge should include an understanding of grading, costing of garments, textiles, garment testing, draping and fitting.
• At least a 2-year degree from a technical or design college
• Great interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with a cross-functional team. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, proactively trouble shoot, problem solve, and effectively influence.
• Providing positive solutions to issues as they arise
• Understanding of production garment construction and fit. Must be able to interpret design intent and create alternative “production friendly” solutions.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize workload to meet calendar goals
• Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop & Excel
• Knowledge of patternmaking programs.

Benefits at Vince:

• Robust healthcare options for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, and health savings account with employer funding
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous paid time off plans for vacation, sick, and personal, volunteer time, as well as company holidays
• Hybrid and flexible work options available for roles that can be done remotely
• Clothing allowance & merchandise discounts
• $600 annual gym reimbursement
• Monthly data/phone stipend for eligible roles
• Mental health support tools and telehealth psychology and psychiatry
• Family and caregiving benefits including a competitive paid parental leave program as well as supplemental infertility coverage
• Life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• Supplemental hospital indemnity, specified disease, and accident coverage
• Pre-tax commuter benefits including transit and parking
• Discounted pet, home & auto, and legal insurance

V Opco, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. V Opco, LLC also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.