Generation Love Looking for SENIOR TECHNICAL DESIGNER at New York, New York Full Time

New York based clothing Company is looking to hire an experienced Senior Technical Designer, with a fashionable eye, acting as a liaison between design and production as an integral part of the production process. Individual should be organized, motivated, creative.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with designers and production team to develop initial designs, tech packs and garment technical specifications using block patterns and original samples
• Create and update specification tech packs, including detailed technical sketches, graded measurements and construction details
• Manage all aspects of fittings, construction and technical issues, as well as product evaluations
• Edit tech packs to clearly communicate pattern changes and corrections to the factories
• Act as the point of contact for vendors and answer questions regarding fit, specs, pattern and construction
• Manage the adherence to product time/action calendars
• Communicate deviations from calendar, facilitate resolutions and resolve issues
• Participate in research (various construction techniques, new technology and fit) and development of quality standards for the Technical Design department
• Confirm label and marketing placement instructions for conformance to standards
• Daily delegation and prioritizing of workload
• Ability to work closely with design and interpret design intent
• Knowledge in pattern, fitting and writing comments
• Manages liability inventories via special cuts and/or liquidation with design, merchandising, and production
• Works closely with design and production to resolve delivery and material issues affecting production as needed
• Works on other relevant projects as required by supervisor

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree or equivalent life experience
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience as a Technical Designer and/or Patternmaker
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task, problem solve and effectively influence
• Very good understanding of the design process, apparel and image aesthetics
• Highly proficient in pattern making, sewing, garment construction and engineering
• Able to work in a fluid, fast-paced, multi-channel environment
• Understanding of manufacturing and product development process
• Good eye for proportion

​Comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision/401k and pension plans.