FREELANCE Technical Designer

Responsibilities

Support Senior Technical Designers
Prepares for fittings, by measuring sample to be fit, cross-examine sample against style Tech Pack and against the previous fit samples to ensure previous comments have been corrected, bringing previous fits to fit session for review if needed.
Attend fittings to review overall fit, balance, and details of garment through production
Knowledge of pattern making, draping, measuring, garment construction, grading, and factory production
Develop clear and comprehensive tech packages for factories
Correspond with factories/vendors to ensure all reorder styles are within spec requirements including communicating all fit comments
Maintain professional & clear daily communication with cross functional team and factories regarding construction details, fit and pattern issue
Updates tech packs with current information for BOM, construction templates, and measurements, where applicable.
Issues grading guidelines to vendors after fit approval.
Work with Design to ensure fit, balance, and aesthetics throughout the pre-production process, within the calendar deadline
Self manages workload based on calendar due dates and production deadlines. Knows how to prioritize with a sense of urgency.

Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or Certification in Apparel Manufacturing, Design, Patternmaking, or equivalent.
Knowledge of silhouettes, fabrication, sewing techniques, trim and technical knowledge of fabric and construction.
Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Office, and Word.
Extreme attention to detail.
Ability to analyze workload and plan accordingly with exceptional follow-up skill.
Multitasking - Ability to multitask and effectively prioritize workload and tasks
Strong work ethic, able to self-motivate, work with cross functional teams when necessary and make call outs that displays efficiency for the teams and future endeavors.