Technical Designer- Menswear

Jannine Abadi Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jannine Abadi Associates is seeking a Technical Designer for the Men's division. You will oversee fit, grading and construction from initial sample development through production approval, and create patterns and pattern directions throughout development.

You will collaborate with Design, Product Management and Vendors to ensure target costs and brand standards, lead live-model fit sessions and develop technical packages for accurate costing and prototyping.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, customer service and time management skills.
• Degree or diploma in Technical Design, Design or Product Development.
• Minimum 4 years' experience on a Technical Design team; Men's experience is mandatory.
• Proficiency in Excel, Illustrator and Microsoft Suite.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fit, grading and construction from sample development to production approval.
• Create and provide patterns or pattern direction during development.
• Create and maintain company block patterns.
• Collaborate with Design, Product Management and Vendors to meet target costs and brand standards.
• Lead live-model fit sessions with Design and Product Management to finalize direction.
• Develop and route technical packages with graded specs and construction details for costing and prototyping.
• Continuously improve quality of fit and construction.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Degree or diploma in Technical Design, Design or Product Development

Tools

Excel

Illustrator

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Growing and successful Men's and Women's brand is looking for a Technical Designer for their Men's division.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Overall execution of fit, grading & construction while maintaining optimum quality from initial sample development through production approval
• Creates & provides pattern and/or pattern direction throughout development
• Creates & maintains company block patterns
• Collaborates with Design, Product Management & Vendors to develop products that meet target cost & brand standards
• Prepares prototypes & leads fit sessions on live models with Design & Product Management to arrive at a cohesive, executable direction
• Develops and routes technical packages including graded specifications, construction details & requested fit corrections for accurate costing & prototyping
• Takes initiative to continually improve quality of fit / construction
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, customer service, time management and organizational skills.
• Degree or diploma in Technical Design, Design or Product Development
• Minimum of 4 years' experience within a Technical Design team- Men's experience a Must!
• Strong working ability of Excel, Illustrator & Microsoft Suite