JYS Apparel Looking for Senior Technical Designer at New York, New York Full Time

Responsibilities of the Senior Technical Designer:

• Manage sample comments to ensure on time fit approvals
• Lead & conduct fittings to determine fit corrections
• Analyze and evaluate garments to develop correct fit specifications and construction details
• Ensure all specs are correctly graded prior to production
• Ensure specs are clearly communicated to vendors within the calendar deadlines
• Ensure that the fit corrections and construction corrections are accurately conveyed to factory
• Communicate with overseas factories regarding constructions and fit issues
• Work with vendors to troubleshoot and correct fit problems
• Identifies opportunities for more effective ways to construct product

Skills/Requirements:

• Candidate should have a minimum of 4-5 years experience in Women’s, and Kids Cut & Sew technical design
• Strong knowledge of fit and how to execute and improve the fit of a garment
• Must have extensive knowledge of patternmaking & garment construction to revise pattern blocks and instruct factory on how to correct their pattern
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to make decisions independently
• Computer literate and have communication skills.
• Ability to analyze workload and plan accordingly
• Must be deadline driven and detail oriented
• Must be able to multitask and work in fast paced environment
• Must have excellent communication and follow through skills
• Must work well in a team environment
• Flexible, adaptable

On-site position in our Midtown New York office – Monday-Friday 9-5