OVERVIEWThe Senior Technical Design is the nuts-and-bolts position procuring concise communication with our partnering manufacturers. They provide all the nuanced pattern and fit correspondences to our overseas teams. This is to secure fit and best product assembly practices. The Senior Techs are often found meddling with product components and attributes to secure the perfect style. They partner with our Senior Designers and have strong collaborations regarding style, tailoring, and keeping up with our Product Lifecycle Management system. RESPONSIBILTIESSenior Technical Design:You will partner with PD and Design in fittings.must understand the drape and fit process.You must also be proficient in illustrator, to assemble fit comments to send out to vendors after fitting.Responsibilities include attending fittings and assembling illustrator pages of fit comments, using photos with diagrams and schematics of changes.PLM updates and the delicate creation of tech packs.Orchestration of fittings; includes pinning and flawless note taking.Orchestration of pattern adjustments with pattern maker if needed.Create concise comments and communications to factories.Organize the entire fit process from 1stprototypes to final fit approvals.Keep approved samples for reference and fit history.Create CAD's Computer Aided Drawings from scratch in proportion of the garment.PLM Product Lifecycle Management:Build technical packages in PLM.Responsible for uploading spec adjustments and grade breaks.Controls all photography from fittings to the PLM (image)Comments in the PLM under (image)Any special notes per style implemented in PLM.Use Adobe Illustrator to develop construction pages and technical schematics for workmanship.All other tasks:Work with design to discuss any crossover duties like label placements or hanger tape.Train associate technical designers when available.Keeping area clean and organizedSocially and psychologically sound to carry the workload of the brand via tech designQUALIFICATIONS15-25 years of Senior Technical Design experience 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 accessing scientific problem solving skills.Must be computer literate (Outlook, Excel, Word, Adobe Creative Suite, PLM or WEB PDM)College required (especially a fashion education; draping, technical design.)Graduated with A level school credits.20+ years of experience in technical design is required.Basic artistic skillset/ drawing/ illustrating/ color theory.Influence others; the power of persuasionAbility to multi task.Has a humble attitude and is ready to juggle many technical jobs at a fast pace.The base salary range for this position is $105,000 - $115,000 per year which represents the current range for the base salary for this exempt position. Please note that actual salaries will vary based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. As such, on occasion and when applicable, there is the possibility that the final, agreed-upon base salary may be outside of the upper end of the range. Please also note the range listed is just one component of the company's total rewards package for exempt employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, long term incentives, a PTO policy, and many other progressive benefits.#LI-onsite
