Associate Technical Designer, Luxury RTW Job at 24 Seven Talent in New York

Client Overview: Debuting in 2005, the brand was a pioneer in the accessible luxury space, with the goal of bringing an innovative, elevated, and chic wardrobe to the modern global citizen.

Position Overview: Client is looking for a Technical Designer to join the Women's RTW team with a focus on woven and soft woven garments.

Responsibilities:

• Attend style handoff meetings with design during development stage to understand style intent, material placement, and trim details
• Create and launch construction pages and tech packs, establishing garment measurements and design features
• Work with designers and pattern makers to support technical construction and finishing suggestions
• Spec samples prior to fittings, and coordinate pre-fit when timing allows
• Be prepared to suggest corrections needed to support both product integrity and design intent
• Manage digitizing and printing patterns as needed
• Assess and approve vendor suggested grading
• Communicate closely with PD and Production teams to prioritize workload according to development and bulk deadlines
• Coordinate fitting schedule with internal team members and fit model agency
• Prepare weekly sample shipments to overseas vendors
• Monitor quality of garments through reviewing TOP samples and attending regular store visits to review and measure items to make sure they are meeting standards

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, with 2-5 years of related work experience- advanced contemporary experience is a MUST
• Proficiency in Gerber Accumark
• Exceptional written and verbal communication to relay clear instructions for pattern makers, both local and overseas
• Capacity to work collaboratively across design, PD, production, merchandising, and sales teams
• Strong organizational and time management skills to understand and honor deadlines
• Ability to maintain composure while working with a sense of urgency