The Technical Designer’s focus is to assist in style development and coordinate the go-to market and pre-production process of primarily apparel and secondarily headwear by working closely with the Senior Director of Product and Merchandising to meet department goals and project deadlines, ensuring accuracy of art files from conception to final product.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with design team in tech pack development needed for proto, salesman and top of production samples of apparel and headwear
Create and maintain tech pack files in PLM from proto development to TOP samples
Create and maintain point of measurement specs and build of materials
Create and maintain all apparel grade rules and block library specs
Review digital patterns from suppliers for corrections on development samples
Assist with Design team in fittings and proto review sessions
Create and track proto samples while coordinating with the sourcing department
Communicate clear design point of view to factories regarding spec, fit and quality across development process through top of production samples
Proficient understanding of how to express technical design needs to overseas factories
Proficient understanding of stitches, seams and all garment construction techniques
Measure samples and document all measurements and styling/construction differences based off tech packs and designer notes
Assist in scheduling and conducting fit sessions with design team
Leverage point of measurement standards to provide a consistent product and a positively influenced customer loyalty
Assist Director/Manager and Sourcing as needed
Work closely with design team to meet calendar deadlines and track programs and product launches
Create internal style numbers and naming conventions.
Facilitate interdepartmental communication between Design, Art, and Sourcing
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive materials and logos.
Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

High level knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and Illustrator) on a Mac platform
Experienced knowledge of fabrics and construction
Experience with communicating and working closely with overseas suppliers
Proficient in MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Ability to balance multiple projects while meeting established deadlines
Communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team
Strong follow-up, ownership, and accountability
Positive attitude and able to work in a fast-paced environment
Experience in pattern making is a plus
Experience with PLM is a plus

Education and Experience

Three (3) to Five (5) years of Product Design experience or equivalent combination or education and experience
Bachelors Degree in Fashion Design, or Communications Arts; Relevant job experience in lieu of degree will be considered
Illustrator (AI) experience required

Travel Requirement

20% to 25%; domestic and/or global

New Era Cap Co., Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer that believes in inclusion and does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

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