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Senior Technical Designer

Employer
Ulla Johnson
Location
New York City, New York (US)
Closing date
23 Aug 2021

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Function
Design - Garments & Accessories
Level
Manager
Contract Type
Permanent

Job Details

A successful Senior Technical Designer serves as a bridge between Design, Production & Factories. Gathers information & communicates proactively and accurately to team members. Works closely with the Senior Development Director on development tech packs through understanding fabrications and design intentions. The Technical Designer’s role is pivotal to bringing design ideas into reality.

RESPONSIBILITY & ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Execute Initial Development Tech packs for seasonal collections, special projects and collaborations based on direction set forth from design.

• Work closely with Senior Development Director & Head of Design to execute seasonal concept & details.

• Create quick Draping & Pattern markups as communication tools with overseas factories.

• Keep copies and records of Draping & Patterns.

• Draw Technical sketches/ diagrams to explain details and constructions.

• Become familiarized with materials, hardware, and Prints & color palette from the earlier stage of development.

• Assist Senior Development Director during Development Fittings.

• Lead the development Fittings when needed.

• Promptly Communicate Trim and Material changes that occur during fitting to Product & Material development Team.

• Input Tech Packs and proto status daily into Tech Checklist.

• Hand off Initial tech packs, fit comments and material information to the factories.

• Responsible for the ongoing communications with overseas factories to follow up on Proto & SMS developments.

• Hand off CADs (created by Design Team) to factories via Tech Packs.

• Participate in Key Development meetings for print/ solid color/ trims/ etc.

• Participate in Design to Production Handoff meetings.

• In charge of general design studio up-keep and organization of Fitting area and Proto & SMS sample racks

• Coordinate with Studio Manager to organize & archive SMS samples every season.

• Cross check Style# and Sketches to ensure they are accurate and Up-to-date on Checklist & Overview.

• Facilitate a smooth transition between Design to Production by keeping track of alterations that occur during Show/Photoshoot prep. Enter info of any changes into tech packs as well as emailing to appropriate departments with updates.

• Assist Senior Development Director and Head of Design during Show & photoshoot Prep. Communicate priorities to Tailors and facilitate good flow of work to everyone involved.

• In charge of Preparing Show-kit.

• Continue to learn and improve upon knowledge of garment construction and textiles.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS AND DEVELOPMENT:

• Familiarity with and affinity for the brand’s aesthetic.

• Highly motivated and result-driven.

• Excellent verbal, listening and written communication skills.

• Serve as a role model for others by modeling teamwork & professionalism.

• Positive, solution-minded attitude and willingness to step into a myriad of roles as needed.

• Foster open environment through idea sharing and active listening.

• Ability to work comfortably & collaboratively as a team player within the department and cross functional teams.

• Self-starter personality; driven by deadlines with a high sense of urgency

• Pragmatic, able to enter into minutiae and still maintain global picture.

• Desire to learn.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 8+ years work experience in RTW Tech Development and/or Professional Pattern Making (designer level experience preferred).

• Professional Design background is a plus.

• Knowledge of construction and quality standards

• Proficient in Excel, Illustrator, Photoshop

• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Company

Born and raised in Manhattan, the daughter of archaeologists, Ulla Johnson honed her signature style between the streets of New York and the far-flung destinations of their family travels. Her eponymous line, founded in 1998 just after her graduation from university, immediately caught the attention of the fashion press. Growing from a handful of directional boutiques and with an early endorsement from Barneys New York, Ulla Johnson’s collection has gained a dedicated following and the support of retailers across the US, Europe, Australia, and Asia. She has never wavered on her steadfast attention to the details of construction that have become her hallmark, basing each of her collections on a foundation of natural fibers, beautiful finishing, and ease of fit and form.

The Ulla Johnson label has become synonymous with custom prints, intricate embroideries, and fine tailoring, all of which have earned her a loyal and global customer base. With the introduction of a shoe collection in Fall 2013, the line now encompasses a full range of product categories sourced and produced worldwide with an emphasis on artisanal and handcrafted processes.

Company info
Location
New York
10012
US

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