Technical Designer

American Society of Interior Designers, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision Insurance

401k Match

Flexible PTO

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Pink Rose Clothing is seeking a talented Technical Designer- Junior Apparel to join our Sweater Division. The ideal candidate will have experience in the fashion industry, with a focus on junior apparel, and a strong ability to collaborate across teams.

You will develop technical packages, understand patterns, grade rules, and prepare garments for fittings while collaborating with Design, Production, and Sales to achieve the desired aesthetic in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of fabrics for juniors and misses and fit trends.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to support a team environment.
• Strong time management and ability to complete projects.
• Adaptability to changing work demands.
• Goal-oriented with a focus on winning results.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and collaboration.
• Team player with self-motivation and collaboration.
• Bachelor’s degree in textile/pattern-related majors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical packages and grading rules.
• Understand and correct paper patterns and grading rules.
• Prepare garments for fittings and document notes with photos.
• Communicate fit corrections to vendors and buyers.
• Create proto-tech packs and grade for production.
• Collaborate with Design, Production, and Sales teams.
• Thrive in a fast-paced fashion environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Time management

Problem-solving

Proactive collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in textile/pattern-related majors

Tools

MS Office: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Job description

Company Description

Pink Rose Clothing was founded in 2006. The company's line of business includes the wholesale distribution of women's, children's, and accessories. Owning several brands, Pink Rose, Olive & Oak, Pink Republic, Hippie Rose. Catering to all major department stores, TJMAXX, Macy's, Kohls, JCPenney, Belk, StitchFix, Walmart, etc. We create top trends on easy wear tops, dresses, outerwear, loungewear, sleepwear. Our brands are rooted in quality and comfort while delivering fresh, fun styles through a culture of innovation.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a talented Technical Designer- Junior Apparel to join our Sweater Division.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the fashion industry, with a focus on junior apparel, and a strong ability to collaborate across teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop technical packages.
• Understand and correct paper patterns and grading rules.
• Measure and prepare garments for all fitting sessions.
• Possess knowledge of spec, yarns, gauze, and weight for sweaters, as well as content and weight of fabrics for woven and knits.
• Participate in fit sessions, collaborating with the designer and production team to achieve the desired aesthetic.
• Communicate fit and balance corrections to relevant parties.
• Take detailed notes, including pictures, at fittings and convey all fit components to vendors and buyers.
• Create grading rules for production items and develop proto-tech packs as needed.
• Generate initial tech packs.
• Thrive in a fast-paced fashion environment.
• Document comprehensive notes, including photographs, during fittings, and relay all fit details to both the vendor and buyer.
• Collaborate closely with Design, Production, and Sales teams.

Requirements:

• Knowledge and understanding of the nature of fabrics in Junior and Missy items, along with an awareness of fit trends.
• Excellent interpersonal skills supporting a team environment.
• Strong time management skills and project completion abilities.
• Adaptability to recognize and respond to changing work demands.
• Goal-oriented with a focus on creating winning results.
• Proactive problem-solving skills.
• Strong team player and self-motivated, demonstrating collaboration and proactivity.
• Proficient in MS Office: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Emphasis on teamwork.
• A Bachelor's degree in textile/pattern-related majors is a plus.
• 3+ year of experience required.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Commuter Benefits