BUGATCHI
BUGATCHI is hiring: Technical Designer in Boca Raton
BUGATCHI, Boca Raton, FL, US
Technical Designer BUGATCHI seeks a Technical Designer to join its Boca Raton office technical design team. This roles includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities: Responsibilities: Execute fit and design intent into development and production while maintaining our quality and production standards. Develop and maintain fit protocol and standards and manage fittings across specific product categories. Partner with Merchandising and Design in managing timelines, aesthetic, and quality of product and manage styles from initial development through production. Conduct fittings, troubleshoot fit issues, and communicate all fit, construction, grade, and detail issues to vendors in a timely manner. Manage the development and maintenance of specs, grades, fit comments, quality control and other relevant matters. Develop and maintain consistent grade rules within product categories. Develop tech packs including sewing construction & detail, graded spec and how to measure application. Communicate with overseas factories regarding fit sample comments and changes as well as production timeline. Track and receive fit samples and prepare & process for fitting and keep a constant flow of communication with factories and team members. Collaborate with the related all departments while arrange fit comments or fitting. Participate in fitting (proto through production). Advise Design team of all discrepancies between garment received and specs initially requested. Record all fit comments assisting designer in resolutions as needed while maintain an action calendar. Must have knowledge to clearly advise on how to fix patterns and fit; and Maintain professional & clear daily communication regarding construction details, fit and pattern issues. Qualifications: Minimum of 3-4 years’ experience in technical design. Technical knowledge of sewing and garment construction. Strong knowledge of pattern, patternmaking and grading and knowledge of production/manufacturing processes and capabilities. Strong written & verbal communication skills. Experience fitting and correcting men’s garments with designers, taking all comments and preparing specs and communicating all corrections. Ability to work with multiple teams with excellent communication, organizational skills, attention to detail and follow-up skills. Must be proficient in MS office, Photoshop, Illustrator. Thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude and sense of humor. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with solid decision-making skills. Ability to multi-task with time management, handling several projects at once. Understanding of and interest in the fashion industry and its various channels. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Unfortunately, due to the receipt of a significant number of applications, only selected candidates will be promptly contacted to proceed with our interview process and, therefore, we will be unable to respond to email, fax and telephone inquiries regarding your application status. Thank you for your submission and interest in joining BUGATCHI.