We are looking for a Freelance Senior Technical Designer for a top fashion brand in NYC. The Sr. Technical Designer is responsible for all areas of the technical design process. This position supports the Wholesale Apparel business.The responsibilities described below are considered essential functions of the role. This position is based in our NYC office and requires working on-site.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the technical design lifecycle, from initial development through pre-production approval
- Generate technical specification packages
- Analyze and evaluate samples for spec, pattern and construction
- Partner with Designers to understand and execute the design concept / fit intent, while ensuring that samples are optimized for bulk production
- Conduct fit evaluations on live models to analyze balance and fit
- Provide recommendations for adjustments
- Capture team feedback and process fit comments accordingly
- Clearly communicate all fit, quality, and construction corrections to overseas partners through written comments, photographs, diagrams, and pattern corrections
- Proactively identify and resolve production, quality, and costing issues
- Track and manage workflow
- Manage daily correspondence with overseas factories
- Issues grading guidelines to vendors after fit approval
- Reviewing pre-production samples (PP’s) for adherence to approved fit and construction standards and executes comments as needed to complete the PP approval process and move the process forward to production
- Partners with Production team as needed to resolve issues on PP’s and in relation to timelines
- Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines with support and resources as needed
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
- Extensive knowledge of Men’s & Women’s sweaters, knits, and woven construction and pattern making
- Strong time management and multitasking skills
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 8+ years of experience as a Technical Designer preferred
- Management experience a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Extensive knowledge of Men’s & Women’s sweaters, knits, and woven construction and pattern making
- Strong time management and multitasking skills
If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.
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