Overview:

We are seeking a Technical Designer to join our Tech Design team. The position is based in our NYC Corporate office and reports to the Senior Technical Designer. The ideal candidate will have women’s soft wovens experience.

Responsibilities:

Measure and evaluate all samples prior to fittings
Translate development concept into technical packages detailing garment measurements, design features, and construction requirements to overseas and domestic production partners
Evaluate samples for fit and provide technical direction, internally and externally, on corrective actions needed to bring samples to brand fit standards
Lead live fit sessions to evaluate and refine fit, construction, and quality for designated product categories
Prepare all fit comments for designated product categories and communicate them effectively with overseas and domestic factories
Interface with patternmakers to convey fit and construction corrections accurately
Provide grading to vendors after fit approval, ensure that grading is executed accurately to preserve the integrity of the design and fit across all sizes
Prioritize workload based on fabric/garment delivery and meet seasonal deadlines
Compile fit lists weekly for designated product categories
Take on additional projects as needed

Requirements:

5-7 years of experience as a women’s technical designer (Soft Wovens and/or Sportswear experience preferred)
Extensive knowledge of garment construction
Extensive knowledge of patternmaking & draping
Excellent communication skills in explaining fit and construction corrections to overseas and domestic partners
Ability to build and maintain relationships with cross functional partners including design, production, product development, merchandising, sales etc.
Working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, Gerber
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Strong time management and multitasking skills
Strong organizational skills, technical & detail-oriented
Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment
Proactive, dedicated, deadline-driven, and self-motivated

The base salary for this role is between $80,000 and $85,000. The relevant base salary will vary depending on wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training, degrees, and certifications. The base salary is just one component of our total compensation offerings, which consist of a comprehensive benefits package as well as a short-term incentive program, clothing allowance, and merchandise discounts.

At Veronica Beard, we are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where every single employee can thrive and feel valued. As a company, we firmly believe that there is strength in diversity. We seek to recruit talent from a variety of perspectives and backgrounds and are actively seeking candidates with a dedication to advancing equity, inclusion, and racial and social justice in their work.

Veronica Beard is committed to an environment of mutual respect and is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. No employee or applicant is discriminated against because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Technical Designer, Soft Wovens