Tech Designer Job at Talbots in New York

What We Offer : Growth! Here at Talbots our goal is to give you the opportunities to grow with us. Our Performance Feedback Program allows for healthy career conversations and goal setting throughout the year.Condensed Work Week! If we have no work obligations and have fulfilled our 40-hour week, our Life-Work balance approach allows for us to start our weekend at 1 pm on Fridays.Complete Benefit Package! Our benefits kick off the first day of the month after your start date! Discover more about our full benefits package here . We have competitive time off, including paid time to volunteer within the community.Merchandise Discounts! Our associates receive 50% off Talbots and select Haven Well Within brand items. Additionally, you may also be eligible for discounts at the brands across KnitWell Group.What You’ll Do : The Technical Designer, Knits is responsible for facilitating the transition of apparel styles from design concept and first prototype to a final, production-ready prototype. Collaborates with manager, agent partners, sourcing, product development, design, and merchandising to ensure the fit, quality, delivery, and business practices are achieved and upheld. Demonstrates the company’s Values and Practices by maintaining effective collaborative relationships, taking pride in the company and brand, and embracing diversity.Protects brand integrity through fit continuity, upholding construction standards, sizing, and styling consistency.Collaborate with business partners to gain clear direction and consensus of fit intent in order to establish the initial spec and construction detail.Executes the sample process by generating computerized specification packages.Manages the measuring and preparing of samples from development through production approval.Conduct fit evaluation sessions on live models to analyze balance and proportion of fit. Confirm compliance of garment to specifications and fit direction. Works closely with manager during and post fittings to continually improve skills.Documents the fit results, delivers clear communication through comment / specs / diagrams / photos and review of block patterns.Partners with manager on recommendations for garment construction that produces best results to each factory.Follows up on e-mails from overseas office regarding comments on fit / construction and maintain design integrity.Ensures seasonal deadlines are met for their styles partners with manager to assess next steps when issues arise.Participates in departmental and cross-functional meetings as appropriate.Flexible to the needs of the total department and handles other responsibilities and projects, as assigned.Track and manage workflow and workload for own product.Fosters open communication and team environment with all business partners; receives constructive feedback professionally.Who You Are : Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study or equivalent functional experience6-8 years experience in Technical Design and / or PatternmakingKnowledge of grading, construction standards, and manufacturing methodsStrong verbal and written communication skillsDetail-oriented, with strong organizational capabilitiesAbility to problem solveAbility to build collaborative relationships across departments and divisionsFlexible / adaptable in a fast-paced environmentStrong computer knowledge (WEB PDM, Outlook, Microsoft, Adobe Applications), or other Tech Pack systemsThe target salary range for this role is : $90,000 - $99,000.Any job offer will consider factors such as your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $90,000 - $99,000