Threads 4 Thought
Full Time - Apparel Tech Designer
Threads 4 Thought, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Full Time - Fashion Apparel Technical Designer Threads 4 Thought is looking to hire a Full-time Technical Designer, with a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience. This is a Hybrid position working 3 days in our Sherman Oaks office and 2 days from home. The position encompasses many different responsibilities throughout the garment design process, from initial development into production stages.
Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.Threads 4 Thought is a sustainable apparel brand that strives to deliver a positive impact for people and an innately smaller impact on our planet. Join our team and help to make a difference!Job Responsibilities
Responsible for creating original technical design packages based on designers' creative designs for both development & production.Maintaining, grading styles and updating technical pack files for work in process styles (style development files, etc.).Work closely to support technical design department: women's and men's divisions.Work closely with technical design director and production team to record sample status during all stages of development and approval processes - Proto, Fit, PP, TOP.Daily communications with offshore factories and internal cross-functional members to address and troubleshoot garment fit, construction and/or workmanship issues throughout the garment life cycle.Attend live fittings alongside the design team and document detailed fit notes to communicate any revisions/updates in Fit comments released to factories.Attend Design hand-off meetings to create Development and Production tech packs on new styles/designs - from prototype stages to final production stages.Help to maintain Design/Tech Fabric and Trim approvals (lab dips/bulks/strike offs/samples).Report to Senior Tech Designer.Requirements
Associate Degree or related work experience in Fashion Design / Technical Design.Minimum of 3-5 years experience in technical design; activewear experience a plus.Strong knowledge in garment specs, bill of materials and garment construction is a must. Experience in building technical design packages for overseas factories to use in developing & producing garments.Pattern-making knowledge is a plus.Exceptional attention to design and garment details.Ability to multitask and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.Must be highly organized; able to take direction and work independently.Must be a team player with a positive, can-do attitude.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Adobe Suites (Illustrator and Photoshop), Pattern Software (not required but a plus).Portfolio (tech packs) to support experience.Salary Range: $65,000 - $78,000 annually. Seniority level Mid-Senior levelEmployment type Full-timeJob function Design, Art/Creative, and Information TechnologyIndustries Apparel & Fashion
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Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.Threads 4 Thought is a sustainable apparel brand that strives to deliver a positive impact for people and an innately smaller impact on our planet. Join our team and help to make a difference!Job Responsibilities
Responsible for creating original technical design packages based on designers' creative designs for both development & production.Maintaining, grading styles and updating technical pack files for work in process styles (style development files, etc.).Work closely to support technical design department: women's and men's divisions.Work closely with technical design director and production team to record sample status during all stages of development and approval processes - Proto, Fit, PP, TOP.Daily communications with offshore factories and internal cross-functional members to address and troubleshoot garment fit, construction and/or workmanship issues throughout the garment life cycle.Attend live fittings alongside the design team and document detailed fit notes to communicate any revisions/updates in Fit comments released to factories.Attend Design hand-off meetings to create Development and Production tech packs on new styles/designs - from prototype stages to final production stages.Help to maintain Design/Tech Fabric and Trim approvals (lab dips/bulks/strike offs/samples).Report to Senior Tech Designer.Requirements
Associate Degree or related work experience in Fashion Design / Technical Design.Minimum of 3-5 years experience in technical design; activewear experience a plus.Strong knowledge in garment specs, bill of materials and garment construction is a must. Experience in building technical design packages for overseas factories to use in developing & producing garments.Pattern-making knowledge is a plus.Exceptional attention to design and garment details.Ability to multitask and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.Must be highly organized; able to take direction and work independently.Must be a team player with a positive, can-do attitude.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Adobe Suites (Illustrator and Photoshop), Pattern Software (not required but a plus).Portfolio (tech packs) to support experience.Salary Range: $65,000 - $78,000 annually. Seniority level Mid-Senior levelEmployment type Full-timeJob function Design, Art/Creative, and Information TechnologyIndustries Apparel & Fashion
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