24 Seven Talent
Freelance Associate Technical Designer
24 Seven Talent, New York, New York, us, 10261
Associate Technical Designer, Women's RTW
Client Overview:
Our client is a design and manufacturer of contemporary ready-to-wear and the brand is featured in major retailers including Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, Macy's, Urban Outfitters, and more.
Position Overview:
The Associate Technical Designer will support the Technical Design team with all aspects of the Technical Design department from concept to production for all apparel categories.
Technical Designer Responsibilities:
• Oversee assigned categories from development through final top of production samples.• Manage time and action calendar for production.• Partner with Design, Production, and suppliers to establish fit blocs, specs, quality and construction standards.• Communicate with vendors to review samples, help troubleshoot issues, build strong partnerships with key focus on fit, process and quality and understand factories capabilities.• Lead fittings and monitor fit stages while adhering to the production calendar.• Monitor and identify potential production, quality, and cost issues and provide recommendations while adhering to brand integrity.
Technical Designer Qualifications:
• 2-4 years of technical design experience, womenswear a must.• Four-year college or university degree with emphasis on clothing technology or manufacturing.• Strong experience in wovens, knits, outerwear, sportswear, denim, suiting, leather and faux leather and dresses.• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal In-depth knowledge of fit, garment construction, and finishing.• Superior organizational and communication skills, team oriented, results oriented.• Extreme attention to detail and accuracy as well as ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines.• Strong pattern making, sewing and technical skills.• Strong computer skills, e.g. MS Office, adobe illustrator.• Experience working with overseas factories.
Client Overview:
Our client is a design and manufacturer of contemporary ready-to-wear and the brand is featured in major retailers including Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, Macy's, Urban Outfitters, and more.
Position Overview:
The Associate Technical Designer will support the Technical Design team with all aspects of the Technical Design department from concept to production for all apparel categories.
Technical Designer Responsibilities:
• Oversee assigned categories from development through final top of production samples.• Manage time and action calendar for production.• Partner with Design, Production, and suppliers to establish fit blocs, specs, quality and construction standards.• Communicate with vendors to review samples, help troubleshoot issues, build strong partnerships with key focus on fit, process and quality and understand factories capabilities.• Lead fittings and monitor fit stages while adhering to the production calendar.• Monitor and identify potential production, quality, and cost issues and provide recommendations while adhering to brand integrity.
Technical Designer Qualifications:
• 2-4 years of technical design experience, womenswear a must.• Four-year college or university degree with emphasis on clothing technology or manufacturing.• Strong experience in wovens, knits, outerwear, sportswear, denim, suiting, leather and faux leather and dresses.• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal In-depth knowledge of fit, garment construction, and finishing.• Superior organizational and communication skills, team oriented, results oriented.• Extreme attention to detail and accuracy as well as ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines.• Strong pattern making, sewing and technical skills.• Strong computer skills, e.g. MS Office, adobe illustrator.• Experience working with overseas factories.