Assistant Technical Designer

Job Description:

Support and assist the technical design team.

• Schedule and coordinate pre-fit agenda with models, design team and sample room
• Maintain flow chart of all sew-by samples and patterns passed from development team
• Monitor progress of released patterns and follow up with sample room on completion of protos
• Check in and receive all production fit samples
• Organize Production fittings, schedule fit time and prepare list of garments to fit
• Assist in preparing proto samples for development fitting: measure, steam, iron
• Track all model expenses for fitting budget
• Assist tech designers in comparing counter samples to original showroom samples and highlight any inconsistencies to TD prior to fitting
• Participate in fittings: take notes as well as general and detailed photos
• Assist with fit comments and approval process
• Maintain follow-up chart for all CS, PPS and TOP sample status and approval
• Proactively track overseas packages and estimate fit dates based on expected package arrival.
• Follow-up with factories on anticipated CSs, PPs and TOPs.
• Communicate clearly and efficiently with overseas factories regarding fit comments and fit status
• Follow up with factories about sample sending status to adhere to calendar and meet production deadlines
• Measure and review all TOP samples and present to senior TD, director and production team

Requirements

• 0-2 years industry experience
• Strong team player
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency
• Organized, accurate and articulate
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design / Technical Design / Patternmaking a plus
•             *** we are open to candidates from other areas (not fashion)
• Understanding of garment engineering, construction, pattern-making and sewing a plus
• Working knowledge of Outlook
• Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator a plus
• Knowledge of RLM and Gerber a plus