Job Description
Diane Gilman Jeans is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Associate
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Technical Designer to join our Technical Design team. The ideal candidate will support
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the technical design process- ensuring fit, quality, and construction standards are
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maintained across all styles. In this role, you will collaborate cross-functionally with
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Design, Production, and Overseas partners across multiple brands and categories of
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knit and soft woven womenswear. This is a mid level position. Candidates must have at
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least 4 years of working experience in Technical Design not including internships.
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Key Responsibilities:
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- Follow established fit standards and processes for internal brands.
- Track, prepare and measure fit samples before fittings.
- Schedule weekly fittings with Technical Design, Design and Production teams.
- Review and evaluate sample measurements and construction of all fit samples to
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determine they are meeting intended design requirements.
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- Collaborate with production and design teams through live model or Alvanon form
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fittings.
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- Take clear notes for designated product areas during fittings.
- Give input during fittings to communicate fit issues and give solutions to improve
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garment fit and construction.
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- Issue revised product specifications and fit correction comments after the fittings. This
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includes photo or sketch corrections and pattern correction images as necessary.
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- Work with the Production Team in meeting timelines and communicating the necessary
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information to the overseas factories.
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- Check all grading and tolerances are updated properly for bulk production.
- Follow through with questions and requests from overseas partners via email.
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Qualifications:
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- College or university level degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Technical Design, or
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related field.
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- Minimum of 4 years of working experience in Technical Design is required.
- Experience in womenswear is required.
- Experience in both missy and plus sizing is preferred.
- Denim experience is preferred.
- Basic patternmaking knowledge is required. Candidates must know how fit corrections
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will be conveyed in revising patterns to communicate with factories.
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- Must be proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Excel, and PLM systems.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and meet seasonal deadlines.
- Experience working with overseas vendors in a corporate apparel environment.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Must be able to identify problems as well as create solutions to correct the issue.
- Ability to work closely in collaboration with all cross functional partners.
- Motivated to grow as a Technical Designer and willing to learn new ways of working.
- Proactive in following through with multiple priorities.
- Team player mindset.
- Must be able to work onsite 5 days a week. This is not a hybrid role.
- Must be authorized to work in the US.
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