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KnitWell Group · 1 month ago

Technical Designer, Sweaters

Times Square Tower-ANN-New York, NY 10036

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$88K/yr - $92K/yr

10+ years exp

KnitWell Group is a company that empowers women through fashion, and they are seeking a Technical Designer, Sweaters to support the Senior Technical Designer in managing the sample development process. This role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure quality and adherence to brand standards while maintaining effective relationships across teams.

ApparelFashionLifestyleRetailWomen's

Responsibilities

Attends all fittings and all relevant departmental meetings

Protects brand integrity through fit continuity, upholding construction standards and consistency

Captures team feedback during fittings and is responsible for the execution of the fit comments accordingly. (In the absence of the Sr. Technical Designer, the Technical Designer is responsible for conducting the fittings for their assigned product category and processing the fit comments accordingly)

Follows up on e-mails from the overseas office regarding comments on fit

Partners up with QA during the Pre-Pro Sample Process for their assigned product category

Adheres to cross-functional calendar

Assures seasonal deadlines are met for assigned areas/ manages the fit tracking process

Identifies 'at risk' styles to SR TD or Manager, reacting proactively, being on top of potential issues

Builds strong relationships with Merchandising, Design, Product Development, Sourcing and other key internal and external partners

Travels as needed to Sourcing and Vendor Development offices or factories to work with technical teams to troubleshoot, educate, and understand vendor/factory capabilities

Represents department in intra-department and cross-function initiatives

Encourages team atmosphere across brands and categories; fosters open communication and team environment with all business partners; receives constructive feedback professionally

Qualification

Technical Design experiencePatternmakingGarment constructionMS Office proficiencyTechnical design softwareCollaborative relationshipsProblem solvingTeam orientedOrganizational skills

Required

10+ years Technical Design experience of increasing responsibility in women's apparel companies or manufacturers recognized as fashion industry leaders

Specialty, vertically integrated retail strongly preferred

Degree preferred in MS, BS in Clothing or Textiles, AA/AAS or Certification in Apparel Manufacturing, Design or Patternmaking

Demonstrated expertise with patternmaking, fit, grading, garment construction, production, and manufacturing methods across a single product category

Ability to build collaborative relationships across departments with cross functional and external partners

Problem solve and flex in a fast-paced environment

Team oriented

Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize execution of multiple tasks/projects

Effective performer in fast-paced and multi-faceted environment

Proficient computer skills inclusive of MS Office programs and technical design related software/programs (i.e. Illustrator, PLM, etc.)

Able to travel domestically and internationally if required

Benefits

You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.

Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.

A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities.*

Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K)*

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Time off – paid time off & holidays*