We are searching for a talented and detail-oriented Technical Designer to support our collaborative team. This role’s main responsibilities will include setting up and maintaining tech packs in our PLM system and making detailed construction pages for production. This role will also help lead fittings and make detailed fit comments. Excellent computer & math skills as well as extensive sewing/construction knowledge will be key to success in this position.

Essential Job Duties

• Deliver clear specifications on Tech Packs to include fit, construction, and quality, being cognizant or target prices
• Conduct/assist in fit sessions ensuring fit, sizing, construction and quality consistency is achieved in line with standards
• Evaluate and measure garments to determine compliance of specs, construction, quality and fit intent
• Track and manage workflow and workload priorities for product
• Evaluate and respond to technical conversations with Vendors, including quality and fit issue escalations
• Work with cross-functional teams to communicate timeline conflicts, updates, guidance, and solutions
• Build tech packs including garment specs, construction.
• Coordinate, prepare, and organize fit samples for live model fittings and inspect samples following company quality standards
• Execute fit comments in a timely manner to ensure fit process stays in line with production timelines and communicate those to the vendors
• Coordinate with design and product development to ensure all design, fabric, trim and construction information in tech pack is correct when passing to the vendor

Required Skills/Abilities:

• High level knowledge of fit, pattern making, garment construction, sewing, and technical drawing
• Exceptional eye to identify fit issues and recommend fit solutions while mindful of bulk production and costing
• Must have cut and sew, as well as woven and knit experience
• Able to effectively communicate with international vendors and cross functional teams on a regular basis (written & verbal)
• Proficiency in MS office, SharePoint, Excel, Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop and PLM (NGC is a plus)
• Experience with plus-sized lines a plus

Education and Experience

• 5-7 years of experience as a Technical Designer at an apparel company
• Associates or Bachelors degree in Fashion Design or Technical Design

Industry

• Apparel & Fashion

Employment Type

• Full-time
• On Site (West Hills, CA)

Salary

• $75,000-$80,000 (Hourly Position)

To execute the job duties of our Technical Designer, you must be able to perform every one of the above essential job duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands: This job is primarily sedentary work, must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 90% of the time, occasionally move about the office, manual dexterity to constantly operate a computer and other office equipment, occasionally move about the office, constant close visual acuity to view a computer screen, auditory acuity to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, constant communication to exchange accurate information, must be able to work in stressful situations.

Job descriptions are dynamic and frequently modified. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned at any given time as both the business dictates and the functions of the job change.

Kindthread is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, national origin, veteran status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. Minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others are encouraged to apply.