Technical Designer

JobDiva, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Fives DyAG Corp. in Manhattan, New York is seeking a Technical Designer for a 3+ months on-site contract. The role focuses on owning the technical design process from development to final fit and delivering precise fit specifications.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in technical design, strong pattern making with knits and wovens, and PLM experience (Centric). This position reports to Technical Services Manager and may supervise Assistants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years experience in technical design.
• Plus size experience.
• Junior TD level (5-10 yrs); Sr. level possible but not with large team management.

Responsibilities

• Own the design space and conduct fittings independently.
• Execute the technical design process from development to final fit.
• Analyze and evaluate garments to develop correct fit specifications.
• Ensure products are developed to fit quality, standards, vendor capabilities, and cost.

Skills

Pattern making

Knits

Wovens

PLM experience

Centric PLM

Fast worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion

Tools

Centric PLM

Job description

Immediate need for a talented Technical Designer. This is a 03+ months contract opportunity and is located in Manhattan, New York(Onsite).

Job Diva ID: 26-25912

Pay Range: $46 - $46.20/hr. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• If they are interested in full time, they would be reporting into a manager & want to ensure they are OK with that for the long haul based on their current level.
• This person would ideally need to own a space & conduct fittings on their own, so needs enough experience in this field, but still can be trained under management
• Individual contributor position responsible for executing the technical design process from development to final fit.
• Responsible for analyzing and evaluating garments to develop the correct fit specifications.
• Ensures that products are developed in a manner consistent with established fit quality, standards, manufacturer capabilities and cost specifications.
• Develops technical specifications and communicates fit to vendors/factories for approvals and corrections.
• Makes appropriate adjustments with factories as required to ensure integrity of design approved prototypes while monitoring quality and targeted price.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Candidates should have a strong pattern making background/ experience with knits and wovens/ PLM experience (we use centric)/ fast and efficient worker.
• Sr. Tech experience is great, but do not want someone who has already managed a team- feel they may be overqualified for this role.
• Looking for junior TD level (5-10 yrs) - can be Sr. but not someone who has managed a large team.
• Typically reports to Technical Services Manager.
• Typically directs Assistant or Associate Technical Designers.
• Bachelor's degree in Fashion, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years experience in technical design.
• Plus size experience.

Our client is a leading fashion industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions.

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