Posted: 11/04/2024 Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Product Development Job Number: KC319995114

Job Description

We are searching for a Technical Designer to help create the perfect fit by executing consistent production fit, grading, pattern approvals and maintaining accurate measurement specifications for our client in the apparel industry.

Duties:

● Executes design and fit intent into bulk production while maintaining corporate standards.

● Collaborates with business partners to gain clear direction and consensus of fit intent.

● Creates and maintains digital library for core and seasonal size spec, body blocks.

● Organizes and leads fit sessions on model prepared with tech packs and fit history for each style across multiple product categories.

● Maintain and organize relationships with fit models via local agencies

● Provides complete and articulate fit comments in a timely manner, including any necessary points of measure, sketches and digital photos.

● Corrects patterns as necessary to achieve best possible fit.

● Clarifies fit comments and corrective direction to overseas partners as needed.

● Measures and prepares samples for fittings and organizes/stores samples seasonally.

Requirements:

● A degree in fashion design, pattern making or equivalent

● 5+ years technical design and/or pattern making experience in the apparel industry

● Computer proficiency with; Excel, Illustrator and PLM

● Strong knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, grading, and textiles

● Good understanding of production timelines, equipment and garment construction options

● Good understanding of garment materials as it relates to construction and fit (fabric and trims)

● Excellent organizational skills

● Strong communication skills with overseas partners

Meet Your Recruiter

Alonya Van Rooyen

From South Africa originally, Alonya has over 15 years of experience in fashion, accessories, footwear, & textiles. She has worked in various design and product development roles globally, including South Africa, Europe, and the US, giving her an international perspective on the industries.

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

Emerging Blue is committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion with all hiring and employment practices. Our goal is go to create an inclusive environment in which all candidates and employees are treated with respect.

We partner with our clients to create diverse candidate pools, promote equality, and help build positive and inclusive company cultures.

Emerging Blue prohibits discrimination and all forms of applicant and employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, or status in any group protected by state or local law

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