Technical Designer C&S Knits - DKNY Sportswear
G-III Apparel - New York, New York, us, 10261Work at G-III Apparel
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Technical Design DirectorBrand/Product Focus:
DKNY Sportswear | Women's Sportswear - Cut & Sew KnitsLocation (On-Site):
New York City, Midtown Manhattan - Fashion DistrictKey Accountabilities:Manage product lifecycle from Showroom sample through pre-production fit approval.Oversee pre-production samples development, ensuring they meet design specifications and quality standards.Develop comprehensive technical packages, to final full graded specifications. Determine necessary corrections, utilize garment patterns effectively to achieve the desired fit, silhouette, and style.Lead live fit sessions to evaluate and refine fit, construction, and quality. Execute fit comments in a timely manner to ensure the fit process remains aligned with production timelines and objectives. Provide grading guidelines to vendors after fit approval, ensure that grading is executed accurately to preserve the integrity of the design and fit across all sizes.Partner successfully with Product Development, Design and Production teams to ensure fit and product development process stays in line with production and action timelines. Create and manages WIP report for development tracking and garment deliveryEducation and Experience:8+ years of Technical Design experience in a SKU intensive environment, requiredCollege degree, or equivalent professional work experience, requiredSkills and Behaviors:Proven expertise in apparel fitting, specs and patternsWorking knowledge of PLM, Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint, ExcelStrong project management and multi-tasking skills with critical attention to detailConfident, engaging verbal and written communication skillsMotivated to work in a high energy environment at the speed of fashion with ever-changing prioritiesAbility to work independently and work to meet multiple deadlinesAbility to build and maintain relationships with other departments as well as vendors and other overseas officesThe pay range for this position is: $75,000 per year -$95,000 per yearPlease note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.
|G-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and marketing, which enables us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our team's entrepreneurial spirit and our deep relationships across the industry.G-III's owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J., GIII Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under the Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Kenneth Cole, Levi's, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville and more. G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Donna Karan brands.