Job Summary:
Diane Gilman Jeans is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Associate
Technical Designer to join our Technical Design team. The ideal candidate will support
the technical design process- ensuring fit, quality, and construction standards are
maintained across all styles. In this role, you will collaborate cross-functionally with
Design, Production, and Overseas partners across multiple brands and categories of
knit and soft woven womenswear. This is a mid level position. Candidates must have at
least 4 years of working experience in Technical Design not including internships.
Key Responsibilities:
-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
determine they are meeting intended design requirements.
-Collaborate with production and design teams through live model or Alvanon form
fittings.
-Take clear notes for designated product areas during fittings.
-Give input during fittings to communicate fit issues and give solutions to improve
garment fit and construction.
-Issue revised product specifications and fit correction comments after the fittings. This
includes photo or sketch corrections and pattern correction images as necessary.
-Work with the Production Team in meeting timelines and communicating the necessary
information to the overseas factories.
-Check all grading and tolerances are updated properly for bulk production.
-Follow through with questions and requests from overseas partners via email.
Qualifications:
-College or university level degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Technical Design, or
related field.
-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 a plus.
-Basic patternmaking knowledge is required. Candidates must know how fit corrections
will be conveyed in revising patterns to communicate with factories.
-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.
Associate Technical Designer in New York at DIANE GILMAN JEANS, LLC
This position is listed as internship and hybrid. It was posted yesterday.