Meison is hiring: Fashion Technical Designer in New York

MEISON is a collection of high-end and luxury women’s apparel brands including Jones New York, Misook, Ming Wang, and Kasper. We focus on elevated, timeless workwear and fashions that are easy to mix-and-match and designed to help build an effortless and reusable wardrobe. Our brands are found online, through specialty boutiques, and in stores with our various retail partners such as Neiman Marcus, Saks 5th Avenue, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s and Dillard’s.

Position Summary:

The Fashion Technical Designer will collaborate closely with design and production teams to ensure garments meet the company's quality, fit, and construction standards. This role focuses on establishing precise points of measure, approving graded specifications, and serving as a liaison between design and manufacturing partners to bring concepts to fruition.

Salary Range:

$50K-$52K

Benefits:

• PTO
• Employer Paid Medical, Dental & Vision
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401K

Primary Responsibilities:

• Points of Measure (POM) Development: Identify and define critical measurement points on garments to ensure consistency and accuracy in sizing and fit.
• Graded Specification Approval: Review and approve graded specifications to maintain fit consistency across various sizes, ensuring adherence to brand standards.
• Fit Process Management: Conduct fit sessions by measuring garments, evaluating fit on models, and providing clear feedback to pattern makers and manufacturers to achieve the desired silhouette and functionality.
• Vendor Communication: Maintain open lines of communication with domestic and overseas vendors, addressing technical issues, providing clarifications, and ensuring timely delivery of samples and production.
• Quality Assurance: Review and approve samples at various stages, ensuring consistency with technical specifications and high-quality standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with designers to translate creative concepts into technical specifications, ensuring feasibility and manufacturability without compromising design intent.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in technical design within the fashion industry.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, and CAD software for creating technical sketches and specifications.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, pattern making, grading, and textiles.
• Excellent organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate technical information clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with PLM systems is a plus.

PLEASE NOTE: ALL DESIGNERS MUST SUBMIT THEIR PORTFOLIOS. DESIGNERS WILL NOT BE IN CONSIDERATION WITHOUT A PORTFOLIO.

More about Meison

We are a family owned and operated company, and our core values help shape our company culture. These core values are the foundation that we use to build our team, collaborate with each other, and how we approach our work. We are committed to understanding our customers, solving problems by finding and applying solutions, speaking up when we need help all while valuing our time, money and resources.

As we continue to grow and bring new brands into our portfolio, we strive to become one of the preeminent providers of women's high-end luxury apparel in the US. Our goal through all of our efforts is to create a welcoming, inspiring environment that makes it easy for our customers to build a quality wardrobe that works for their style and their lives. They should not have to worry about what to wear or buy next — we do the thinking for them through our passionate understanding of their wants and needs when it comes to getting dressed. Not only do our collections delight the imagination, they also teach our customers how to dress, offering value beyond the aesthetic of a well-designed wardrobe.

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