FRENCH CONNECTION GROUP INC is Hiring a Fashion Technical Designer, FP Near New York, NY
Job Details Job Location NY Showroom - New York, NY Remote Type Hybrid Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Salary Range $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary/year Travel Percentage Negligible Job Shift Day Job Category Design Description Reporting To: Creative Designer and Fashion Director Location: New York Showroom Department: Design & Production Job Summary: As a Technical Designer at French Connection, you will create easy to read technical packages, including construction details and thorough and accurate technical drawings and spec sheets, testing requirements, and packaging and labelling specifications. You will evaluate fit and construction on a live model and provide fit comments to our US supplier. Responsibilities: Fittings and Samples
Attend sample fit sessions: Review fit samples with US supplier and internal full- price team to ensure the samples meet the design spec. Proactively resolve any issues with fit.
Work alongside US Creative Designer and Fashion Director to flag any issues that could affect price or delivery.
Measure samples and input measurements into a spec sheet.
Product
Ensure specific style information on the PLM system and tech packs is up to date at all times.
Create and update tech packs with Illustrator and Excel.
With the support from the Director of Off- Price, develop seasonal product ensuring that we deliver key trends with pricing in mind.
Color, fabric research and Pantone matching.
Source and develop new fabric/yarn/wash/trims etc. to collate information for sourcing packs.
Interpret trends and develop product without infringing copyright, design rights or trademarks.
Qualifications
Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in the fashion industry working with all categories
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Excel, and Microsoft Office
Basic understanding of the design product development life cycle
Works well in a team environment with strong personable skills
Works quickly and efficiently in a pressured and fast-paced environment
Manage own workload and able to prioritize important tasks