Adore Me is seeking a freelance RTW Technical Designer to work on primarily on projects for our sister company, DailyLook, LLC. This position is based at Adore Me’s New York City offices in SoHo.

DailyLook is a fast-growing Los Angeles-based company offering subscription-based personal styling to our clients. We are looking for a freelance technical designer with knowledge of ready-to-wear garment construction and fit analysis across multiple product categories. As a Technical Designer, you will work closely with and support the technical designer lead on day-to-day tasks to develop new styles and maintain garment consistency and fit standards.

Responsibilities

Report to the Senior Technical Designer. Participate in fittings, record comments, fit corrections, and pattern updates, and send tech packs and comments to vendors.
Measure and evaluate samples to ensure they meet spec/grade tolerances and construction requirements throughout multiple fit iterations.
Analyze samples and record discrepancies for each point of measure, update tech pack spec sheet, and grade rules according to fit comments and corrections.
Make appropriate pattern corrections, providing guidance to vendors.
Preparing and formatting tech packs, photographing garments on dress form, and spec data entry.
Communicate with vendors to resolve issues, articulate technical specifications, and fit comments.
The ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment, adjust to changing priorities and process improvements, and have an “I’ll make it work!” approach!
Respond quickly & positively to change with a willingness to learn new processes.
Ability to work in the office at Adore Me’s SoHo NYC offices.

Qualifications for the Position

Minimum 6+ years of experience as a Technical Designer
Strong knowledge of ready-to-wear garment construction, pattern corrections, and fit.
General understanding of ready-to-wear points of measure and spec data entry.
Basic computer skills such as Google Drive and Google Sheets. Knowledge of Excel is a plus.
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator.
Detail-oriented with a keen eye for fit and quality.
Organization skills and the ability to multitask.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions under tight deadlines.

A Little More to Know…

This is a freelance position for an independent contractor.
Hours may fluctuate by week based on sample quantity and workload.
Apply now with your resume and portfolio showcasing your technical design experience, a fit test will be scheduled as part of our hiring process!

Compensation & Benefits

The base pay for this non-exempt independent contractor position ranges from $45-55/hour. Pay is based on factors including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
An additional perk offered to all workers (including independent contractors) is our Press Pause Summer Fridays - on Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day the work day ends at 2PM (local time zone). Take the afternoon to unwind!

Adore Me and DailyLook are proud to provide equal opportunity to all independent contractors, employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, legally protected physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected under applicable law.

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