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Favorite Daughter · 3 days ago

Technical Designer - Favorite Daughter

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $97K/yr

5+ years exp

Favorite Daughter is a fashion brand created by sisters Sara and Erin Foster, focusing on casual wardrobe essentials. The Technical Designer will be responsible for maintaining fit standards, evaluating samples, leading fittings, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely production of garments.

FashionGift CardRetail

Responsibilities

Proficient knowledge of POM’s and how to accurately spec garments

Log/track sample maintained by fit lists for your category

Prep and evaluate samples to ensure previous comments have been executed

Lead fittings with clear and accurate knowledge of history and how to execute the comments

Write clear and accurate comments to relay to vendors so they understand the direction

Understanding of fit stages and how to effect seasonal deliveries/deadlines successfully

Manage clear daily communication with all necessary cross functional teams and overseas vendors

Create/establish initial specs based on existing body blocks in order to uphold their aesthetic for fit and silhouette; including measurements, construction details and technical sketches

Collaborate with Design and corresponding teams to determine fit and priorities to meet timelines

Qualification

Technical DesignGarment SpecificationFit AssessmentExcel/Microsoft OfficeSewing KnowledgeAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeam PlayerProblem Solving

Required

Proficient knowledge of POM's and how to accurately spec garments

Log/track sample maintained by fit lists for your category

Prep and evaluate samples to ensure previous comments have been executed

Lead fittings with clear and accurate knowledge of history and how to execute the comments

Write clear and accurate comments to relay to vendors so they understand the direction

Understanding of fit stages and how to effect seasonal deliveries/deadlines successfully

Manage clear daily communication with all necessary cross functional teams and overseas vendors

Create/establish initial specs based on existing body blocks in order to uphold their aesthetic for fit and silhouette; including measurements, construction details and technical sketches

Collaborate with Design and corresponding teams to determine fit and priorities to meet timelines

Basic understanding of garment construction and techniques

Basic understanding of patterns and how to relate this to fit and comment assessment

Ability to accurately spec garments

Strong attention to detail and extensive knowledge with inner components

Ability to multi-task with effective organizational skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Highly motivated team player

Flexible and adaptable to a very fast-paced environment

Proactive with problem solving and seeks input for optimum resolutions as needed

College degree or equivalent experience in related field (Product Development, Fashion Design, Buying, Tech Design or Merchandising)

5 -7 years of experience in related field (Technical Design, Pattern Making or Design)