Technical Designer (Temp)

JAKKS Pacific; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K matching

Employee discounts

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Disguise, a division of JAKKS Pacific, in Poway, CA, is seeking an experienced Temporary Technical Designer to support the costume sampling process. You will work with design, samples and pre-production teams to ensure precise fit, construction, and documentation.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in technical design, patternmaking knowledge is a plus, and strong Adobe Illustrator skills. You will collaborate with international vendors and manage tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in fashion preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience as a Technical Designer; knowledge of patternmaking a plus.
• Keen eye to identify fit issues and recommend solutions.
• Strong understanding of garment construction and fabric types.
• Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; experience with international vendors a plus.
• High level of attention to detail and ability to multi-task under tight deadlines.
• Flexible, works well individually and in a team.
• Able to lift 20–50 lbs.
• Experience across multiple fabrications.

Responsibilities

• Compile information on all garment components including fit, fabric, construction, stitch, and trim into fit comments.
• Accurately measure garments to identify fit issues.
• Collaborate with vendors on fit construction and problem-solve fit issues.
• Execute fit comments to ensure fit process stays in line with production timelines.
• Provide call-outs and critiques during fitting and clearly communicate all fit components to vendors.
• May approve samples to proceed to production after evaluation of fit, pattern shaping, hanger appeal, and functionality.
• Request final production tech packs and patterns from vendors and check for accuracy.
• Issue grading guidelines and tolerances to vendors after fit approval to ensure quality across production.
• Create tech packs for all designs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Flexible/adaptable

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor in fashion

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Join the world’s leading fashion-driven Halloween company at Disguise, a division of JAKKS Pacific! Nestled in the stunning city of Poway, we bring fun and creativity to life every day by designing costumes that thrill, enchant, and transform people of all ages. Collaborate with top-tier entertainment giants like Disney and Nintendo, and see your creations on shelves around the globe. Disguise is on the lookout for an experienced, energetic, and self-motivatedTemporary Technical Designerto join our dynamic team.

Main purpose of the Technical Designer role:

This is a temporary role for a candidate who is driven by the technical aspect of the costume sampling process. This position will work closely with the design, samples and pre-production team. The person in this role will bring with them drive and passion for their trade. This position requires attention to details and the ability to work within tight deadlines. The ideal candidate will also have experience collaborating with cross functional teams as well as training in the costume industry development process.

Responsibilities include:

• Compile information on all garment components including fit, fabric, construction, stitch, and trim into fit comments.
• Accurately measure garments to identify any fit issues.
• Collaborate with vendors on fit construction and problem-solve current and/or potential fit issues to avoid any inconsistencies in fit.
• Execute fit comments on a timely manner to ensure fit process stays in line with the production time and action timeline.
• Provide call-outs and critiques during the fitting and clearly communicate all fit components to vendors.
• May approve samples to proceed to the production phase after a thorough evaluation of fit, measurement, pattern shaping, hanger appeal, and functionality.
• Request final production tech packs and patterns from vendors and check for accuracy.
• Issue grading guidelines and tolerances to vendors after fit approval to ensure quality is kept consistent for the entirety of the production phase and across brands.
• Create tech packs for all designs.

Requirements:

• Must have a high school diploma; Associates or Bachelor’s degree in fashion preferred
• Must have at least 2-5 years of experience as a Technical Designer; knowledge of patternmaking a plus
• Must possess a keen eye to identify fit issues and recommend solutions
• Must have a strong understanding of garment construction and fabric types
• Must have knowledge of Adobe Illustrator
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills: working with International vendors is a plus
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task while staying organized while under tight deadlines
• High sense of urgency, punctuality and timeliness
• Flexible personality willing to take direction and change as business needs to change
• Must have a strong work ethic and motivation to learn
• Works well individually as well as with a team
• Able to lift 20-50lbs.
• Experience working across multiple fabrications
• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life & accident insurance and employee assistance program
• Savings: 401K matching, pre-tax spending accounts, and employee discount programs
• Compensation: JAKKS Pacific offers a competitive salary. Compensation for this role commensurate with experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $20.00 to $25.00/hr.

Company Overview

A leading designer and marketer of children’s toys and consumer products, JAKKS Pacific® is always on the lookout for talented, bright and creative individuals to join our ever-growing team.

Best known for our toy and entertainment products, JAKKS produces impressive and innovative products across multiple categories spanning from action figures, collectibles, and dolls, to high performance activity toys and vehicles, and let’s not forget our deep portfolios of beloved licensed characters. In other words, we work hard to make play more fun, and we believe it has paid off.

Included in Fortune’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies for four years in a row, and Forbes’ 100 Best Small Companies for three years, JAKKS is an aggressive and passionate company, with a commitment to customers and a dedication to growing our business.

Our goal is to continuously cultivate a talented and diverse workforce while providing a safe and productive work environment and an excellent career growth opportunity while working with a dynamic team who loves what they do and for a Company that ultimately makes children smile, play and succeed!

Jakks Pacific, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

No Recruiters Please. No relocation assistance is associated with this position.