Technical Fashion Designer

Date Posted: 08/20/2024Hiring Organization: Rose InternationalPosition Number: 469605Job Title: Technical Fashion DesignerJob Location: Manhattan, NY, USA, 10038Work Model: OnsiteEmployment Type: TemporaryEstimated Duration (In months): 3Min Hourly Rate($): 40.00Max Hourly Rate($): 45.00Must Have Skills/Attributes: 3D, Adobe, Design, Fashion industry, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, MS OfficeJob DescriptionOur client is seeking a Technical Fashion Designer who will support the technical design team in partnering with Design and Merchant teams as well as other cross functional associates including Raw Material, Regional TD, Product Development, Product Performance, Production & Sourcing, QA and Vendors and trim/component suppliers. He/she must be flexible to work within different categories and taking responsibility for the technical development of new styles and application of all quality standards relating to fit and construction. He/she will ensure garment consistency across product categories, analyze and communicate risk during development cycle and continuously seek to drive product improvements to ensure best in class fit, comfort and performance with goal of consistently exciting our customers and exceeding wearing expectations.QUALIFICATIONS:Technical education in garment fit and construction to degree level or equivalent work experienceKnowledge of Bra/Swim patternmaking, construction, fit and grading. Knowledge of Shapewear and Sports Bras a plusKnowledge of factory, manufacturing techniques and machinery5-7 year's industry experience with at least 2-3 years of intimate apparel experience preferredExperience using a product development technical specification program (PDM, PLM etc)Experience using 3D software a bonus (Clo3D, Browzwear, etc.)Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word etc.)Organization skills and ability to multitaskAbility to identify issues and create solutions outside of established parameters and guidelinesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to travel domestically and internationallyKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Act as a positive, supportive, partner, fostering open communication in a cohesive team environment with all business partners, consistently demonstrating our shared values and competenciesServe as a functional expert and brand guardian for specific product areaWork closely to support Technical Design team, ensuring any business critical/hot topics are raised in a timely mannerRespond quickly to change with a positive attitude and willingness to learn new ways to work and achieve objectivesEvaluate fit and construction of proto samples ensuring clear direction of design aesthetic, fit intent and constructionLead fit sessions on live model and communicate fit/construction corrections to vendors via written instruction, flat and on body measurements and digital imagesPartner with design to execute Design Intent and pass off to regional TD partners to commence fit approval cycleTrack and manage workflow and ensure seasonal calendar deadlines are metAnalyze Wear Test results and complete recommendations for product and fit enhancementsEstablish fit and quality standards to ensure consistency across product categoriesIdentify potential production, quality, and/or costing issues and provide recommendations and solutionsPartner with cross-functional teams to align on product performance standards as it pertains to brand integrityMaintain knowledge of product development process from concept through production, including patternmaking, construction, costing, manufacturing and materialsIdentify and proactively engage in competitive analysisParticipate in design, technical and cross-functional meetingsPresent technical data and initiatives to cross-functional team, flexing style to audienceSupport merchants, design and regional partners by responding to and analyzing customer feedback and making appropriate recommendationsParticipate and support new initiatives and projects**Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.****Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.**Benefits:For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here . Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website .California Pay Equity:For information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website here .Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department .Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).