TANYA TAYLOR · 2 days ago
Senior Technical Designer
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $110K/yr
8+ years expTanya Taylor is a New York-based womenswear brand whose mission is to create clothing that inspires confidence, celebration and community. They are seeking a Senior Technical Designer to facilitate the transition of product from development through final production, collaborating across teams to deliver high quality, well-fitting garments.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for attending fit sessions on live models while ensuring fit consistency across all categories. Provide accurate and clear fit directions to overseas factories through all means such as measurements, fit comments, detailed photos, illustrations, drapes, mockups and patterns
Use technical knowledge to troubleshoot and resolve issues with overseas factories
Identify potential production and quality issues. Make recommendations to improve all areas of the product
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to achieve elevated fit and construction while maintaining brand aesthetic and intent
Demonstrate an understanding of design, product development and production priorities and timeline
Manage workflow in a fast-paced environment with overlapping development and production seasons
Support Director of Technical Design in creating efficiency within the team and providing any technical work
Aiding with alterations and managing seamstress, freelancers and interns. Capable of stepping in and advising technical expertise to factories and counter parts team
Measure and prep fit samples. Approve Top samples. Provide product knowledge
Manage TOP pattern library and block body libraries
Willing to work on any special projects or capsules as per company’s needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Technical Design or Fashion Design
8+ years of technical design experience with Women's RTW fit, garment construction and manufacturing processes for wovens and cut & sews
Computer Skills- Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Suite and Google Suite required
Thorough skill set and knowledge of understanding patterns and grading. Capable of draping, sewing and creating mockups as needed
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple seasons simultaneously during busy peak seasons. Have sense of urgency and are sensitive to timelines and deadlines. Capable of reprioritizing workload based on deadlines
A flexible team player with willingness to adjust and support based on the team's needs
Precision and accuracy in measuring fit samples. Keen eye for evaluating garment construction techniques
Strong understanding and interpretation of design's intent and direction
Demonstrates garment construction technical expertise and is able to provide clear communications when working with domestic/overseas factories and counterpart teams
Excellent detailed and organizational skills
Problem solver and hands-on team player
Must have strong technical sketching skills
Benefits
Generous benefits package
Company
TANYA TAYLOR
Tanya Taylor is a Canadian fashion designer that offers an eponymous collection for women.
11-50 employees
Funding
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