Title Technical Designer, Men's Knits
Salary range: $78-$85k
What You'll Be Responsible For:- Work closely with designers and patternmakers to develop complete initial design tech packs and garment technical specifications using block patterns and original samples.
- Attend fittings and own execution of fit process in all stages from initial proto to through to Production TOP.
- Schedule and lead fit sessions by addressing all construction and fit issues for each garment. Identify fit problems and clearly offer solutions to correct. Cut, pin and drape the fit protos as necessary to clearly identify revisions.
- Update spec packages after each fitting using illustrator and photo shop to offer visual interpretation to the factories. Send and track comments and protos back to the factories ensuring constant follow-up.
- Act as the point of contact for vendors and answer questions regarding fit, specs, pattern, trims and construction. Daily communication with vendors required.
- Identify potential production, quality and costing issues and make recommendations to ensure brand integrity
- Develop fit standards to ensure size, construction and fit consistency within the brand and product categories.
- Research and resolve fit, pattern and construction issues. Continually research competition in the market for various construction techniques, new technology and fit.
- Manage the development to production process for own category and ensure seasonal deadlines are met
- Align and deliver to agreed calendar milestones
- Promote teamwork by resolving problems and removing barriers that prevent collaboration
- Pattern analyzation and balance evaluation.
Qualifications/Experience We're Looking For:- 4-8 years' of work experience in the fashion industry including technical design and / or patternmaking with construction experience and full knowledge of total production timeline. Other knowledge should include an understanding of grading, costing of garments, textiles, garment testing, draping and fitting.
- Great interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with a cross-functional team. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task, proactively trouble shoot, problem solve, and effectively influence.
- Providing positive solutions to issues as they arise
- Understanding of production garment construction and fit. Must be able to interpret design intent and create alternative "production friendly" solutions.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize workload to meet calendar goals
- Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop & Excel
- Knowledge of patternmaking programs.
Benefits at Vince:- Robust healthcare options for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, and health savings account with employer funding
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Hybrid work schedule
- Clothing allowance & merchandise discounts
- $400 annual gym reimbursement
- Monthly data/phone stipend
- Mental health support tools and telehealth psychology and psychiatry
- Family and caregiving benefits including a competitive paid parental leave program as well as supplemental infertility coverage
- Life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
- Supplemental hospital indemnity, specified disease, and accident coverage
- Pre-tax commuter benefits including transit and parking
- Discounted pet, home & auto, and legal insurance
