What are the responsibilities and job description for the APPAREL TECHNICAL DESIGNER position at Cella?
Location: Framingham, Massachusetts
Job Type: Contract
Compensation Range: $30 - 35 per hour
We’re seeking a Technical Design Contractor to develop and uphold standards for a specific garment classification. The role involves ensuring correct fit, focusing on quality and value, and building strong relationships with Agents, Buyers, Vendors, and internal teams.
Responsibilities:
- Based on a design concept, develops and communicates fit and specification requirements to vendors via a technical report with clear and accurate descriptions of construction, detailed sketches, specific measurements and graded specifications.
- Works with agents, factories in order to ensure that all garment specifications meet the company's sizing and construction standards.
- Reviews all fit/production samples received from the vendors for compliance with construction standards, fit and sizing.
- Recommends any changes to the garments, ensuring that all shipments of merchandise will meet specifications.
- Approves specifications for bulk production.
- Manages fit sessions utilizing Alva forms in order to assess garment specifications and execution.
- Meets with Product Development Team members on a consistent and timely basis in order to ensure that problems or concerns are promptly resolved.
- Resolves issues as they arise in a timely manner.
- Approves or rejects fit and production samples.
- Ability to prioritize work load.
- Makes specification and construction changes on new garments.
- Acts with Integrity.
- Recommends methods to improve the garment, construction and quality.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Fashion Design or equivalent work experience.
- Experience in spec'ing, fitting and grading Misses, Men's or Children's garments.
- Strong technical background and experience in grading/pattern making.
- PC skills including Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and PLM.
- Broad-based knowledge of garment specifications, including clothing construction, grading, etc.
- Knowledge of garment testing standards and protocols.
- Detail oriented with strong organizational and follow through skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Good math skills.
- Highly skilled in evaluation of garment fit.
- Works well as a team leader with the ability to handle multiple projects.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
Skills:
- Degree in Fashion Design or equivalent work experience.
- Experience in spec'ing, fitting and grading Misses, Men's or Children's garments.
- Strong technical background and experience in grading/pattern making.
- PC skills including Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and PLM.
- Broad-based knowledge of garment specifications, including clothing construction, grading, etc.
JOBID: 1078834
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At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Salary : $30 - $35
