Title Production Sweater Technical Designer. Location. Los Angeles, CA - Organizational Structure. The Production Sweater Technical Designer reports directly to the Director, Sweater Tech. Responsibilities. Work closely with Design and Tech team to develop complete production tech packs and garment technical specifications. Attend fittings and own execution of fit process from Fit Intent to TOP. Schedule and lead fit sessions by addressing all construction and fit issues for each garment. Identi... more detailsfy fit problems and clearly offer solutions to correct. Spec and fit, cut and pin the fit samples as necessary to clearly identify revisions. Update spec packages after each fitting using illustrator and photo shop to offer visual interpretation to the factories. Send and track comments and samples back to the factories ensuring constant follow-up. Act as the point of contact for vendors and answer questions regarding fit, specs, trims, and construction. Daily communication with vendors required. Monthly conference call touch base with vendors required. Identify potential production, quality and costing issues and make recommendations to ensure brand integrity. Maintain/ Develop fit and quality standards to ensure size, construction and fit consistency within the brand and product categories. Research and resolve fit, and construction issues. Continually research competition in the market for various construction techniques, new technology and fit. Manage the sample process for own category and ensure seasonal deadlines are met. Track and follow samples through Top of Production. Align and deliver to agreed calendar milestones. Assist with the training and mentoring of TD staff. Promote teamwork by resolving problems and removing barriers that prevent collaboration. Maintain sweater quality standards across multiple vendors. Qualifications 5 years work experience in the fashion industry including technical design and/or patternmaking with construction experience and full knowledge of total production timeline. Other knowledge should include an understanding of grading, yarns, garment testing, draping, and fitting. Sweater specific knowledge of yarns, tension, gauge, stitches, knitting machines, fiber content and finishing methods. Great interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with a cross-functional team. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to multi-task, proactively trouble shoot, problem solve, and effectively influence. Providing positive solutions to issues as they arise. Understanding of production garment construction and fit. Must be able to interpret design intent and create alternative "production friendly" solutions. Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize workload to meet calendar goals. Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop & Excel. Compensation
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