What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Technical Designer position at NATION?
ASSOCIATE TECHNICAL DESIGNER
Reports to: Technical Design Manager
THE COMPANY
NATION LTD is a contemporary women’s wear collection with sustainable practices and an
effortless aesthetic. We are beautiful, comfortable, and perfectly undone.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Associate Technical Designer will support the Technical Design Manager in executing
consistent production fit, grading, and maintaining accurate measurement specifications. You will
report to the Technical Design Manager, and partner closely with Design, Product Development, and
Production.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OVERALL OBJECTIVES
• Receives, measures and prepares all fit samples for fittings.
• Prepare and analyze garments to determine compliance of comments, specs, constructions, and
sketches.
• Support in fittings by taking detailed and accurate notes and providing clear comments and
detailed photos to vendors.
• Maintain tech packs with construction detail sketches, specs, how-to-measure guides, and label
placement details.
• Follows up and assists with communications with overseas production partners
• Manages the Fit Log to record and document when fit samples arrive and completion status
• Seeks new ways to make the fit process more efficient
• Determines fit correction comments and updates Tech Packs accordingly
• Supports the preparation of technical packages by entering measurements, pictures, sketches, and
additional information as necessary
Requirements:
• Minimum 2 years previous experience in technical design
• AA or BA degree is welcome but not required in lieu of experience
• Solid understanding of garment construction, balance/fit, and patterns.
• Ability to create technical drawings and renderings.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and work well in a team atmosphere and autonomously.
• Microsoft Office, macOS, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop)
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Strong organization skills
• Detail-oriented
Salary : $65,000 - $72,000