JWU LLC Looking for Senior/Head Technical Designer at New York , New York Full Time

SENIOR/HEAD TECHNICAL DESIGNER – WOVEN (ALL CATEGORIES) 

The candidate will play an integral role in a day-to-day technical function in both PD & Production all product categories. We’re looking for someone with ability to lead and make decisions. Have an impeccable attention to detail and deadlines, who is excited to collaborate with both design and PD/Production teams. This role reports directly to the Director of PD & Production. It is imperative that this candidate has a great, loyal and positive attitude and has the ability to integrate smoothly into the team. 

 JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understanding of Multi Categories ex… Tops, Jackets, Dresses, Bottoms & Leather

• Capable of making accurate 1st proto specs, complete Tech Pack for development through final fit comments for production (including understanding and provide grading rules)   

• Ability to lead the fitting, make fit corrections, judgment calls on both live model and dress formUpdate tech packs to stay on top of design sketch revisions, construction details and specs following Proto/ Line Review notes

◦ Collaborate with Designers to determine fit and aesthetic details

◦ Take accurate fit notes during fitting 

◦ Ability to evaluate fit samples, resolve discrepancies and fit issues at all stages.  

◦ Ability to work on pattern correction and provide garment construction direction  

• Manage weekly workload, keeping to calendar following deadlines

• Daily communication with overseas factories, domestic pattern maker to ensure all parties are cleared on the T/P instructions 

• Interface with the Pre-Production and Production teams to ensure all deadlines are met.

• Monitor and track the status of development and production styles

• Manage one Assistant Tech Designer and one freelance Tech Designer 

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: 

• 10+ Years of Technical Design Experience and at least 3+ years of leading the Tech Team.

• Pattern-making, correction experience/capability and understanding pattern grading 

• Strong organization skills, with emphasis on initiation and follow through

• Excellent time management skills

• Excellent garment specing/analytical skills

• Proficiency in Excel/Photoshop/Illustrator

• Very organized and Detail oriented 

• Must work well with cross functional teams and be a team player 

• Must be a team player, willing to share ideas and take over or delegate responsibilities to other team members as the situation requires