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STAUD · 10 hours ago

Technical Designer, Hard Wovens

LA Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$88K/yr - $110K/yr

5+ years exp

STAUD Clothing, headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, has an opening for a Technical Designer, Hard Wovens at its Los Angeles office location. The Technical Designer is responsible for achieving product design in accordance with specifications, leading fit sessions, managing communications, and ensuring the execution of fit comments.

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Responsibilities

Measure and evaluate samples to ensure previous comments have been executed, check construction and quality of product to ensure samples have proper construction for garment category and fabrication

Leads fit sessions on live model and dress form under Director of Technical Design's guidance with clear and accurate knowledge of history and how to execute the comments

Able to log in information quickly, clearly, and accurately to rely on vendors so they understand the issue

Maintain the block library per style after approvals have been sent

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

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

Create easily understandable comments using written and visual methods

Work closely with cross-functioning teams to ensure all information is correct

Escalate issues to superiors for input and direction

Maintain professional and timely email correspondence with domestic and global vendors

Identify potential product, quality, and costing issues and make appropriate recommendations

Track and manage workflow and workload for own product

Maintain fit consistency for product area. Ensure standard grade values are applied to each garment

Ensure Product Lifecycle Calendar dates are met for Development and Garment Fit Approvals

Manages workload for hard wovens category

Flexibility to work at different office locations during hybrid workdays

Oversees Associate Technical Designer as direct Manager

Qualification

Technical design experienceAdvanced knowledge of POMsAdobe Illustrator proficiencyFit session leadershipCross-functional communicationConstructive feedbackDetail orientedCreative problem solvingTime management

Required

Minimum 5+ years of fashion-related technical design experience

Advanced knowledge of POMs and how to accurately spec garments

Ability to effectively communicate in written and verbal form

Detail oriented with strong follow up skills; organize and prioritize multiple projects

Have a sense of urgency in managing time and accomplishing multiple tasks simultaneously

Ability to react to change

Ability to think creatively while assessing scientific problem solving skills

Ability to work collaboratively and independently

Must be computer literate (Outlook, Excel, Word, Photoshop, Illustrator)

Proficient in Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop/Acrobat

Knowledge and ability to lead fittings and make decisions independently

Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, prioritize appropriately, copes well with change, and maintains composure under pressure

Accountable for results, approaches obstacles proactively, and looks for ways to resolve problems and issues while delivering results

Capable of providing constructive, honest, and direct feedback

Standing and sitting for extended periods of time

Lifting up to 25 pounds in a safe and prudent manner

Ability to easily move throughout an office with ease

Ability to read, write, and understand English

Ability to effectively interact with others internally and externally

Ability to utilize office equipment in a safe and prudent manner, including a copy machine, fax machine, computer, telephone, and other general office equipment that may be used regularly

Ability to work with many different personalities

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Correctable vision and hearing

Ability to work on-site