ROLE OVERVIEWAs a key member of our Men's Design & Development team, the Technical Designer for Men's drives the execution of fit and construction standards from prototyping through production. You'll partner closely with design, production, and vendor teams-domestic and overseas-to ensure each Men's style meets our quality, fit, and brand expectations.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Measure samples received from Proto-Type stage through PP and prepare for fitting.
- Check construction and quality of product to ensure sample has proper construction for garment category and fabrication.
- Ability to communicate fit and balance issues via pattern diagram or directly on pattern.
- Execute fit comments in a timely manner to ensure the fit process stays in line with production and action timelines.
- Create easily understandable comments using written and visual methods.
- Leads fit session on live model and dress form.
- Work closely with cross-functioning teams to ensure all information is correct.
- Collaborate with the cross-functioning teams to ensure wash and fabric quality is achieved.
- Collaborate with cross-functioning teams to gain clear direction and consensus of fit intent.
- Escalate issues to superiors for input and direction.
- Maintain professional and timely email correspondence with domestic & oversea vendors
- Identify potential product, quality and costing issues and make appropriate recommendations.
- Track and manage workflow and workload for own product.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS- Understanding in garment measuring, garment construction, quality control/assurance.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the apparel industry as a Technical Designer.
- Strong understanding of the apparel design and development process from inception through production.
- Must be proficient with knowledge and skill in fit, pattern making, grading, production friendly construction methods, and technical drawing.
- Experience in grading and ability to understand grade rules on Women's, Plus, and Men's categories.
- Experience in leading live fittings and evaluate overall fit with ability to make accurate fit corrections to achieve the desired style.
- Knowledge and proven as a technical designer for the junior market and product categories carried by Fashion Nova.
- Knowledge of preparing and writing product specification sheets across companywide products.
- Provide clear direction of fit corrections to send to factory on a regular basis.
- Proficient computer skills, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint )
- Ability to quickly and effectively identify apparel flaws and/or possible production issues.
- Ability to adapt.
- Sense of urgency and ability to maintain quality standards under pressure.
- Ability to prioritize workload and follow instructions.
- Team-oriented; ability to excel in a team-based structure.
- Strong communication skills (Verbal and Written) and organizational skills.
- Self-starter, multi-task oriented and the ability to resolve issues in a timely fashion.
- Ability to effectively influence and convey necessary corrections.
BENEFITS - NEW state-of-the-art HQ in Beverly Hills!
- Formalized career paths for continued professional growth
- Comprehensive health insurance across Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401k match, with immediate vesting upon eligibility
- Weekly catered lunches & fully-stock kitchen pantry!
- Opportunities to travel for trade shows and vendor meetings
- Summer Fridays Early Departure
- Team bonding events and programs
- Attractive employee discounts!
