DIANE GILMAN JEANS, LLC
Job Summary:
Sunrise Brands ( Diane Gilman Jeans division) is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Associate Technical Designer to join our Technical Design team. The ideal candidate will support the technical design process- ensuring fit, quality, and construction standards are
maintained across all styles. In this role, you will collaborate cross-functionally with
Design, Production, and Overseas partners across multiple brands and categories of
knit and woven womenswear.
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Key Responsibilities: - Follow established fit standards and processes for internal brands.
- Track, prepare and measure fit samples before fittings . - Schedule weekly fittings with Technical Design, Design and Production teams.
- Review and evaluate sample measurements and construction of all fit samples to determine they are meeting intended design requirements.
- Collaborate with production and design teams through live model or Alvanon form fittings.
- Take clear notes for designated product areas during fittings.
- Give input during fittings to communicate fit issues and give solutions to improve garment fit and construction.
- Issue revised product specifications and fit correction comments after the fittings. This includes photo or sketch corrections and pattern corrections as necessary under the guidance of the Senior TD/Director.
- Work with the Production Team in meeting timelines and communicating the necessary information to the overseas factories.
- Check all grading and tolerances are update properly for bulk production.
- Follow through with questions and requests from overseas partners via email.
Qualifications: - College or university level degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Technical Design, or related field. - 2+ years experience as Assistant Technical Designer required. Experience in womenswear is required. Experience in both missy and plus sizing is a plus. - Basic patternmaking knowledge is required. - Must be proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Excel, and PLM systems. - Excellent organizational and time management skills. - Excellent verbal and written communication skill. - Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines. - Experience working with overseas vendors in a corporate apparel environment. - Excellent attention to detail. - Must be able to identify problems as well as create a solution to correct the issue. - Ability to work closely in collaboration with all cross functional partners. - Motivated to grow as a Technical Designer and willing to learn new ways of working. - Proactive in follow through with multiple priorities. - Team player mindset. - Must be able to work onsite 5 days a week. Must be authorized to work in the US
Applying for this role is straight forward Scroll down and click on Apply to be considered for this position.
Key Responsibilities: - Follow established fit standards and processes for internal brands.
- Track, prepare and measure fit samples before fittings . - Schedule weekly fittings with Technical Design, Design and Production teams.
- Review and evaluate sample measurements and construction of all fit samples to determine they are meeting intended design requirements.
- Collaborate with production and design teams through live model or Alvanon form fittings.
- Take clear notes for designated product areas during fittings.
- Give input during fittings to communicate fit issues and give solutions to improve garment fit and construction.
- Issue revised product specifications and fit correction comments after the fittings. This includes photo or sketch corrections and pattern corrections as necessary under the guidance of the Senior TD/Director.
- Work with the Production Team in meeting timelines and communicating the necessary information to the overseas factories.
- Check all grading and tolerances are update properly for bulk production.
- Follow through with questions and requests from overseas partners via email.
Qualifications: - College or university level degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Technical Design, or related field. - 2+ years experience as Assistant Technical Designer required. Experience in womenswear is required. Experience in both missy and plus sizing is a plus. - Basic patternmaking knowledge is required. - Must be proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Excel, and PLM systems. - Excellent organizational and time management skills. - Excellent verbal and written communication skill. - Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines. - Experience working with overseas vendors in a corporate apparel environment. - Excellent attention to detail. - Must be able to identify problems as well as create a solution to correct the issue. - Ability to work closely in collaboration with all cross functional partners. - Motivated to grow as a Technical Designer and willing to learn new ways of working. - Proactive in follow through with multiple priorities. - Team player mindset. - Must be able to work onsite 5 days a week. Must be authorized to work in the US