4-8 years' experience in technical design or patternmaking in fashion
Strong interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration
Proficient in problem-solving and influencing
Skilled at interpreting design intent for production
Ability to effectively manage tight deadlines
Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Excel
Familiarity with patternmaking programs
Responsibilities
Collaborate with designers and patternmakers on design tech packs
Lead the fit process and manage fittings from proto to production
Schedule and address issues during fit sessions
Update specifications using Illustrator and Photoshop
Serve as the primary contact for vendors regarding specifications and fit
Identify and recommend solutions for production and quality issues
Develop standards for fit and construction consistency
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare options with employer funding
401(k) with employer matching
Generous paid time off and holiday policy
Flexible hybrid work schedule
Clothing allowance and merchandise discounts
Annual gym reimbursement of $400
Monthly stipend for data and phone expenses
Mental health support and telehealth services
Competitive parental leave and infertility coverage
Life, disability, and supplemental insurance options
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Discounted insurance options for pets, homes, and legal services
Full Job Description
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
