Madhappy
Temporary Technical Designer
Madhappy, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
TEMPORARY TECHNICAL DESIGNER
Madhappy is a Los Angeles-based clothing brand made for a community of optimists, born in 2017. Madhappy uses apparel, events, and experimental retail spaces - including its permanent flagship in West Hollywood - to explore a personal expression as a means to an improved state of mind. Its own seasonal stores - with past and present locations including New York City (Soho), Aspen, Miami, East Hampton, and Tokyo - are each designed to reflect their site, while still sharing the brand's DNA. The brand currently produces a selection of ever-evolving, evergreen classic styles, seasonally available collections and collaborations. Madhappy supports research and awareness in mental health through The Madhappy Foundation (a 501c(3) non-profit) and writes Local Optimist, a print magazine. Each to celebrate us as works-in-progress, and the personal and collective expression that is a part of that.
About the job
We are looking to hire a full-time temporary technical designer on our Product Development & Production team. In this position, you will be responsible for Fit, grading, garment construction across a wide range of woven/knit/sweater garments. This role will report directly to our Director of Product Development & Production.
You must be based in the greater Los Angeles area to be considered for this position. This is a temporary position for a period of 3 months.
Responsibilities
• Product measurement specification:
• Support Director and attend all pre-fit/design hand-offs to help identify reference silhouette and/or fit block for each model
• Support Design team in initial build of Technical Packages
• Create POMs, construction and hand off comments for all programs and coordinate with PD for release with relevant direction, samples and reference garments
• Review and analyze blocks/core fits for consistency
• Fit approvals:
• Ensure all fit garments and evaluation sheets have been received from factories and measure /evaluate prior to fitting from initial Development through Production. Schedule and lead live fittings.
• Support management of fit approval process/comments in accordance with Protos, Samples, Bulk Fit/PPS, and TOP deadlines
• Maintain consistent and accurate fit comments, grade rules, and tolerances and supply POM sketches and detail grading as appropriate for category at stock approval
• Create diagrams/sketches and pattern corrections as needed to support revisions visually
• Systems:
• Specification details - create + edit measurement pages and all related pages alongside the other product functions
• Maintain information on Excel/Chart System and share drive with all updates, graded specifications, fit photos, fit notes, technical diagrams, and written comments
• Maintain digital and physical style reference libraries by category
About you
Qualifications
• Minimum of 5 years experience in technical design function participating in live model fittings
• Knits, wovens, and outerwear categories preferred
• Draping, pattern making, garment specification and construction experience preferred
• High level of computer proficiency: requirement in Microsoft + Google Suite
• Adobe proficiency (Illustrator + Photoshop) preferred
Characteristics
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with a high attention to detail
• Demonstrates initiative, time management skills and flexibility
• Excellent communication and follow up skills with ability to work across cultures and collaborate
• Can thrive in a high volume, high traffic start-up environment
Benefits
• Paid holidays
• Employee discount and early access to products
$36 - $40 an hour
About Madhappy
Learn more about our initiatives including Local Optimist, The Madhappy Podcast & The Madhappy Foundation below and via Madhappy.com and @Madhappy.
About Local Optimist
Local Optimist is a space for radical discovery and connection. By focusing on open conversations and mindful exploration, we orient people with reliable, optimistic resources - available at any moment.
About The Madhappy Foundation
The Madhappy Foundation™ is non-profit organization, 501(c)(3) with a mission to improve mental health globally. Through The Madhappy Foundation™, 1% of proceeds from every sale benefit our efforts to raise awareness, fund research, and positively impact the mental health movement.
Learn more here.
Madhappy is a Los Angeles-based clothing brand made for a community of optimists, born in 2017. Madhappy uses apparel, events, and experimental retail spaces - including its permanent flagship in West Hollywood - to explore a personal expression as a means to an improved state of mind. Its own seasonal stores - with past and present locations including New York City (Soho), Aspen, Miami, East Hampton, and Tokyo - are each designed to reflect their site, while still sharing the brand's DNA. The brand currently produces a selection of ever-evolving, evergreen classic styles, seasonally available collections and collaborations. Madhappy supports research and awareness in mental health through The Madhappy Foundation (a 501c(3) non-profit) and writes Local Optimist, a print magazine. Each to celebrate us as works-in-progress, and the personal and collective expression that is a part of that.
About the job
We are looking to hire a full-time temporary technical designer on our Product Development & Production team. In this position, you will be responsible for Fit, grading, garment construction across a wide range of woven/knit/sweater garments. This role will report directly to our Director of Product Development & Production.
You must be based in the greater Los Angeles area to be considered for this position. This is a temporary position for a period of 3 months.
Responsibilities
• Product measurement specification:
• Support Director and attend all pre-fit/design hand-offs to help identify reference silhouette and/or fit block for each model
• Support Design team in initial build of Technical Packages
• Create POMs, construction and hand off comments for all programs and coordinate with PD for release with relevant direction, samples and reference garments
• Review and analyze blocks/core fits for consistency
• Fit approvals:
• Ensure all fit garments and evaluation sheets have been received from factories and measure /evaluate prior to fitting from initial Development through Production. Schedule and lead live fittings.
• Support management of fit approval process/comments in accordance with Protos, Samples, Bulk Fit/PPS, and TOP deadlines
• Maintain consistent and accurate fit comments, grade rules, and tolerances and supply POM sketches and detail grading as appropriate for category at stock approval
• Create diagrams/sketches and pattern corrections as needed to support revisions visually
• Systems:
• Specification details - create + edit measurement pages and all related pages alongside the other product functions
• Maintain information on Excel/Chart System and share drive with all updates, graded specifications, fit photos, fit notes, technical diagrams, and written comments
• Maintain digital and physical style reference libraries by category
About you
Qualifications
• Minimum of 5 years experience in technical design function participating in live model fittings
• Knits, wovens, and outerwear categories preferred
• Draping, pattern making, garment specification and construction experience preferred
• High level of computer proficiency: requirement in Microsoft + Google Suite
• Adobe proficiency (Illustrator + Photoshop) preferred
Characteristics
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with a high attention to detail
• Demonstrates initiative, time management skills and flexibility
• Excellent communication and follow up skills with ability to work across cultures and collaborate
• Can thrive in a high volume, high traffic start-up environment
Benefits
• Paid holidays
• Employee discount and early access to products
$36 - $40 an hour
About Madhappy
Learn more about our initiatives including Local Optimist, The Madhappy Podcast & The Madhappy Foundation below and via Madhappy.com and @Madhappy.
About Local Optimist
Local Optimist is a space for radical discovery and connection. By focusing on open conversations and mindful exploration, we orient people with reliable, optimistic resources - available at any moment.
About The Madhappy Foundation
The Madhappy Foundation™ is non-profit organization, 501(c)(3) with a mission to improve mental health globally. Through The Madhappy Foundation™, 1% of proceeds from every sale benefit our efforts to raise awareness, fund research, and positively impact the mental health movement.
Learn more here.