Freelance Associate Technical Designer Onsite in Downtown Los Angeles, CA

A well-known Fashion brand looking for a Freelance Associate AssociateTechnical Designer that specializes in Knits.

Responsibilities:
• To perform the job successfully, an individual will need the following:
• * Knowledge of garment construction, fit, balance, fabric and finishing
• * Accurately evaluate and spec samples to determine compliance of specs, construction and assess overall garment quality
• * Communicate accurate and precise garment corrections to domestic and overseas vendors without supervisor oversight to ensure quality sample submits
• * Incorporate fit feedback into fittings to constantly improve product
• * Ensure all samples are fit and comments are processed within a timely manner
• * Collaborate with Design and Product Development team to ensure design intent is executed and the highest quality of fit, construction and workmanship is executed

Requirements
• * Meets deadlines, prioritizes appropriately, copes well with change, and maintains composure under pressure. Works well individually, as well as, with a team
• * Prepare technical specification packages with garment construction details for our vendors
• * Provide vendors with additional corrective action recommendations illustrated by photos, diagrams, and follow up via email communication and video calls as needed
• * Provide technical recommendations and resolutions for fit and construction issues
• * Adhere to the department standards and best practices for product fit and process compliance
• * Working knowledge of pattern making, garment construction, basic grading, and vendor/factory communication

Qualifications
• * Experience in Knits
• * 3-5 years of prior work experience in Technical Design
• * In depth knowledge of fabric, apparel, materials, construction and fit
• Excel and Outlook Knowledge

Responsibilities:
• To perform the job successfully, an individual will need the following:
• * Knowledge of garment construction, fit, balance, fabric and finishing
• * Accurately evaluate and spec samples to determine compliance of specs, construction and assess overall garment quality
• * Communicate accurate and precise garment corrections to domestic and overseas vendors without supervisor oversight to ensure quality sample submits
• * Incorporate fit feedback into fittings to constantly improve product
• * Ensure all samples are fit and comments are processed within a timely manner
• * Collaborate with Design and Product Development team to ensure design intent is executed and the highest quality of fit, construction and workmanship is executed

Requirements
• * Meets deadlines, prioritizes appropriately, copes well with change, and maintains composure under pressure. Works well individually, as well as, with a team
• * Prepare technical specification packages with garment construction details for our vendors
• * Provide vendors with additional corrective action recommendations illustrated by photos, diagrams, and follow up via email communication and video calls as needed
• * Provide technical recommendations and resolutions for fit and construction issues
• * Adhere to the department standards and best practices for product fit and process compliance
• * Working knowledge of pattern making, garment construction, basic grading, and vendor/factory communication

Qualifications
• * Experience in Knits
• * 3-5 years of prior work experience in Technical Design
• * In depth knowledge of fabric, apparel, materials, construction and fit
• Excel and Outlook Knowledge