Technical Designer, Knitwear

Overview:

The objective of the Technical Designer is to serve as a key liaison between Development/Production and the Design Team, ensuring all designs are translated in line with the Company’s vision and Production best practices. This role is responsible for executing design concepts into clear, concise tech packs, ready for Production.

Job Responsibilities & Duties:

• Create, edit, and maintain tech packs – sketching, documenting specs, fit comments, and bill of materials.
• Partner with Design Team to conduct fit sessions, ensuring proper fit of garments, reflective of Design Team’s vision and intent.
• Spec all garments, taking detailed notes, ensuring final construction, quality, and fit meet Company best practices and standards.
• Input grade rules, approved specs, and BOM.
• Organize and maintain design history (samples) in organized and manageable fashion.
• Oversee and manage general flow of information related to fit processes; tracking samples, updating relevant tech logs, communicating with internal and external parties as needed.
• Other tasks as directed by management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Requirements:

• Accredited degree in design required (Bachelor’s or Associate Degree).
• 5+ years of related experience in Knits; Sweaters experience required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and confidently to all levels of the organization.
• Keen understanding of garment construction – including silhouettes, techniques, trim, stitching, and yarn.
• Knowledge of macro, micro, industry, and consumer trends and how they evolve.
• Ability to work independently, performing a variety of tasks with different levels of complexity by developing effective plans and organizing work efficiently.
• Keen sense of organization; ability to maintain accurate records and inventory of items.
• Demonstrated ability to work within design calendar deadlines and deliverables.
• Participate actively within team setting as well as cross-functionally to facilitate effective outcomes.
• Behave in a goal-oriented manner, prioritizing and completing tasks in order of importance.