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KITH · 1 day ago

Technical Designer, Men's

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$85K/yr - $90K/yr

5+ years exp

Kith is a lifestyle brand and specialty retailer established in 2011 in New York City, and they are seeking a passionate and dedicated Technical Designer for their team. The role involves ensuring fit, construction integrity, and execution excellence while collaborating closely with design, product development, and production teams.

E-CommerceFashionRetailShoesSoftware

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and review technical packages, including detailed construction specifications, measurements, grading and workmanship standards

Analyze garment construction from concept through production, identifying and resolving fit, construction and visual issues

Lead fittings, communicate clear correction, and follow through on revisions with precision and clarity

Apply strong garment construction and pattern making skills to maintain and promote Kith standards

Research in construction and finishing as well as materials and fusible, resolving design request through mockups or other visual communication

Understanding of the silhouettes, creating and maintaining the blocks for the fit library. Category ownership

Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure design intent is preserved while meeting technical and production requirements

Maintain high standards of visual excellence, ensuring garments are not only well-constructed but aesthetically refined

Work with Vendor partners to translate design intent into prototype samples

Provide fit comments with pattern corrections, illustration sketches and construction feedback to confirm fit and design intent

Conduct the risk assessment process with Production team to mitigate risk in bulk production

Execution of approving construction samples, mockups and bulk swatch/production

Perform other technical design related duties, as needed

Qualification

Technical Design experiencePatternmaking skillsGarment construction knowledgeProficient in Gerber AccumarkAdobe IllustratorPhotoshopInDesignMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication skillsTeam orientedSuperior organizational skillsTime management

Required

5 to 10 years of experience in Technical Design

Bachelor's degree in Technical Design / Fashion Design

Extensive Patternmaking and Draping skills with Knowledge of garment construction

Proficient in Gerber Accumark

Superior organizational skills and excellent time management

Excellent communication skills & team oriented

Highly proficient in Google software, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and PLM

Preferred

Contemporary / high end brand experience is preferred. Outerwear category

Menswear experience is preferred

Company

KITH

Kith is a lifestyle brand and retailer of apparel, footwear, sneakers, boots, shoes, bags, and accessories for men, women, and kids.

Founded in 2011

New York, New York, USA

201-500 employees

https://kith.com

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