MUST HAVE PRIVATE LABEL EXPERIENCE FOR SENIOR ROLE GENERAL SUMMARY Looking for an Apparel Technical Designer for Men's Swim and Sportswear. Candidates must have strong product knowledge, be organized, self-motivated, detail orientated, have excellent written/oral communication skills. Please have a positive and Can-Do attitude. Must be flexible and be able to shift daily work tasks & responsibilities at any given moment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manage & own the fit and garment construction per Customer requirements. Create & update Graded specs Prepare and lead Fittings Issue Fit evaluations Review & correct patterns and maintain Block libraries Measure samples as needed Update CADs and tech packs in Illustrator when needed Create and maintain WIP / sample trackers Daily communication with overseas/import vendors Execute to customer specifications, procedures, and calendars. Prioritize working on and mailing Fit samples per customer depending on their Fit schedule and shipping deadlines Communicate, interface, and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with Customers, Design, Product Development, Production, Technical Design, Merchandising and Account Management/Sales Develop complete tech packs in coordination with the design team, including: detailed specifications, fabrications, and technical drawings Be able to accurately assess garments for fit, spec, and shape; measure samples, create specs, finalize grading, identify issues & give thorough information to make complete corrections Maintain strong understanding of fit and construction standards to ensure brand consistency and quality Perform other duties as assigned WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Outlook, Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Experience working on branded and/or retailer label garments. Private label experience is a plus Experience with patternmaking and digital Pattern Design Software (Tukatech, Gerber, Lectra, Optitex) Experience in PDM / PLM software a plus Experience with 3D software (Browzwear, Clo 3D, etc.) is a huge plus but not required Strong multitasking, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively Must be able to be flexible regarding job duties and pivot daily tasks as needed Minimum 5 years relevant experience in apparel imports and in Apparel Technical Design Must have strong technical knowledge of garment construction, fabrics and tech packs Successful experience in leading apparel fitting with ability to handle volume in fitting process
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\n$90 - $110 a year
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