Patternmaker/Senior Tech Designer
JOB:SENIOR TECHNICAL DESIGNER/PATTERNMAKER
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
-Leading Women’s & Men’s Resortwear company
-Small fashion apparel company with a very creative, team-oriented environment
-Busy, fast-paced, stimulating with very friendly personnel.
-Attend fittings in New York as needed. Work from home during the pandemic on non-fitting days. Occasional meetings are needed on zoom/WhatsApp or in person as per Senior Management Instructions.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
PRIMARY:
- Will work with the Technical team in spec development/technical follow-up which includes:
- Creating flat sketches of garments (in Adobe Illustrator)
- Preparation of tech packs/garment specs for Women’s and Men’s lines and follow-up for the Men’s line
- Updating specs after fittings
- Occasionally correct patterns and communicate revisions to factories
- Approve graded specs
- Occasionally go to the warehouse to review/inspect production garments and fabrics for quality standards; other times can measure and check from home size run.
Track and manage workflow(important):
- Keeping track and pushing for protos, revised samples, and approvals for timely delivery of Sales Samples and Production release.
- Ensure seasonal calendar deadlines are met.
- Communicate with team members to align on product timing.
- Daily communication with overseas agents, vendors, and mills via email/WhatsApp/phone calls as needed.
SECONDARY: Seasonal Individual and Teamwork
- -Helping with Illustrator and Photoshop color-ups of garment styles including solids and prints;
- Welcome to submit design/prints/fabrics/trims ideas for new collections;
NECESSARY SKILLS TO QUALIFY: IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THESE SKILLS, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
ABSOLUTE MUST:
Adobe Illustrator– EXPERT LEVEL ABILITY REQUIRED. OUR TECH PACK SYSTEM IS ILLUSTRATOR BASED, NOT EXCEL.
Mac environment experience
*MUST be able to expertly execute detailed flat garment sketch designs from scratch in Adobe Illustrator.
*Strong technical design background with a minimum 5-8 years proven record in developing and following up on:
* MUST have Technical Knowledge and ability to write accurate garment specifications and communicate fit and construction details to vendors.
* MUST have Excellent English WRITING AND VERBAL communication skills.
* MUST have Strong organizational ability and HIGH Attention to detail.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word –required.
* Adobe Photoshop –preferred.
* Ability and desire to assist in different areas depending on seasonal needs.
* Calm multi-tasker, a solution-oriented person with a positive attitude
* Work closely to support the Product Development and Design Manager, ensuring any business-critical hot topics are raised and followed up on in a timely manner.
* Experience and knowledge of fittings and fit solutions.
* Production quality inspection.
* Knowledge of grading.
* Knowledge and competency of patternmaking.
Salary – Commensurate with experience
Job type: Full Time or Freelance
Salary: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Remote
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10003