24 Seven Talent
24 Seven Talent is hiring: Associate Technical Designer, Luxury RTW in New York
24 Seven Talent, New York, NY, US
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