La Jolla Group · 3 days ago
Swim Tech Designer
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Responsibilities
Initial first proto style set up with specs to vendors through to final PP2 approval
Responsible for owning the lifecycle per style (fit/ Construction) from start to finish.
Creating specs for all styles in PLM based off of the designer’s sketches or samples
Measure all garments for their category and prepares and leads all fittings for their assigned categories
Resolves and communicates fit and construction issues internally with all teams, and externally with vendors within production timelines and in a professional manner
Establishes and maintains fit and construction standards and blocks to ensure brand consistent and quality
Responsible for managing and hitting all deadlines along with communicating any issues with deadlines
Works to improve fit and quality through review of customer comments, sales feedback, and understanding competition
Understands how to read and correct patterns either through Tukatech (or similar software) and/or via other methods- taking photos, drawing on patterns etc.
Possesses understanding of how grading works mathematically
Organizes with time management and attention to detail
Full understanding of their specific category, historical issues, understanding of fabrications
Strong communication internally and externally with vendors
Team player able to work closely with other team members to help manage overall workload for the department in addition to managing their own workload
Is a leader and helps mentor and guide other technical designers on the team
Able to handle our biggest volume driven and complex categories
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor’s Degree –Technical Design or equivalent experience/training.
Minimum 7 years of experience in Technical Design.
Intermediate computer skills with emphasis on MS Office software, Adobe Acrobat. Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Computer patternmaking software experience is a plus (preferably Tukatech)
PLM-Centric software experience also a plus
Benefits
Awesome discounts on clothing brands
Early release Fridays (2:00pm)
Occasional employer-provided lunches
Year-round fun events
Full benefits package