Senior Technical Designer, Denim jobs in United States
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GOOD AMERICAN · 2 months ago

Senior Technical Designer, Denim

Good American is the first fully inclusive fashion brand that celebrates all dimensions of female power. They are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Tech Designer, Denim to manage the technical design process for apparel products, ensuring they meet quality standards, fit specifications, and design requirements.

ApparelB2CConsumer GoodsE-CommerceFashion

Responsibilities

Responsible for fit, construction, quality, and consistency of 5 pkt denim and fashion denim/wovens
Work closely with Technical Team, Designers and Product Development on fit issues from development to bulk approvals
Manage and facilitate fit sessions independently with fit models
Knowledge and ability to lead fittings and make decisions independently
Maintain and enters specs and fit comments in excel and PLM system
Write fit comments with specs and fit corrections. Work with Director/Senior Manager on correcting patterns when needed
Maintain fit trackers from development to bulk approval

Qualification

Technical designDenim experienceAdobe IllustratorGarment constructionProduct lifecycle managementCommunication skillsLeadership skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in a related field
5+ years in technical design
Must have some denim experience
Strong computer skills including Adobe Illustrator, MS Word, and Excel
Comprehensive knowledge of fit, balance, pattern grading, garment construction/production, fabrics, fabric performance
Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing with all levels of management
Meets deadlines, prioritize appropriately, copes well with change, and maintains composure under pressure
Is accountable for results, approaches obstacles proactively and looks for ways to resolve problems and issues while delivering results
Ability to reprioritize projects
Independent, self-motivated, team player
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, Textile Engineering, or related field
7+ years of experience
Proven experience in technical design for apparel products, with a focus on fit, construction, and quality
Strong knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, and fit requirements
Experience with technical design software and tools (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Gerber Technology)
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Leadership skills to manage a team of technical designers and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously

Preferred

Experience working in the apparel industry, preferably in a managerial or leadership role
Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to apparel technical design
Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) software for apparel design and development

Company

GOOD AMERICAN

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GOOD AMERICAN is a women's apparel shop that sells jeans.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2019-01-01Series Unknown

Leadership Team

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Emma Grede
Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
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Nicolas Tesoriero
CFO / COO
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