Technical Designer

Technical Designer - Men's and Women's ApparelOur client, a leader within the apparel industry, is looking for a knowledgeable and experienced Technical Designer to join the team. This role plays a key part within the overall product team and ensuring fit consistency across our products in order to drive customer loyalty.Responsibilities:Manage all aspects of technical design for assigned categoriesServe as the liaison between the Design, Product Development and factoriesLead fittings and continuously evaluate fit, providing comments and making adjustments as neededPartner with design team to ensure understanding of product fitCreate and update tech packs as neededContinuously communicate with vendors paying particular attention to the calendar and deadlinesEnsure accurate and consistent fit throughout categories and seasonsKey Qualifications5+ years of experience as a technical designer - ideally within the lifestyle apparel industryExperience with knits and wovensExtensive grading experience and understanding of patternsSkilled in Adobe Illustrator, Excel and PLMMust be a team player and able to work independently and as part of a teamSelf-Motivated with a continued desire to achieve best resultsMust be solution oriented and proactive in identifying and correcting potential issuesPassion for ensuring consistent fit and consistency with sizing