Technical Designer (Fashion)

The Technical Designer is responsible for creating 1st Proto through Production specs to guide our manufacturing partners as they construct garments. This individual will work hand in hand with the Designers to perfect fit and bring their vision to life. This position will work primarily in Swim and Knits but may be required to assist the Senior Technical Designer on other categories based on workload or calendar deadlines.

Candidates must be within reasonable commuting distance of the Mumu HQ office in Los Angeles, CA. The Technical Designer will work 3 days per week, in-person in an open office; and the remaining days remotely.

CORE DUTIES :

Work with the Designer to interpret their ideas into designs

Create target specs and assist the Designer in setting up initial tech packs with technical drawings including construction call outs, label placement, and inserting photos

Update tech packs as styles are fit with updated technical drawings and all necessary construction revisions, BOM revisions, and finishing guide revisions

Measure all reference garments, fit samples, PPS samples, and TOP samples

Identify issues with the measured specs and call these out during the fitting

Attend fittings with the Fit Tech, Designer, and Fit Model

Participate in fittings to problem solve and execute revisions

Work closely with Design and our manufacturing partners to achieve the desired construction and fit results

Establish base size target specs and collaborate with our in-house grader to include graded specs

Problem solve with the Product Development and Production team to answer technical questions and address challenges

Ensure size, fit, construction, and quality consistency

Maintain the technical fit log and track samples for fittings

Prioritize work by delivery to ensure calendar deadlines are met

Communicate daily with overseas factories

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS :

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, flexible in changing direction as needed

Proficient in MS Office and Adobe applications including Word, Excel, and Illustrator

Candidate must be highly organized and able to prioritize with a sense of urgency

Candidate must be a team player, willing and able to work cross-functionally with multiple departments

Dynamic problem solving and project management skills

Analytical self-starter with a proven history of success self-managing complete steps of the technical Design through Production process

Must have proven knowledge of garment construction including points of measurement and sewing techniques

Must have a thorough understanding of patterns, grade rules, and garment engineering

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :

Minimum 3 years’ technical experience working specifically in Swim

Minimum 5 years’ technical experience

Knowledge of Tukatech, Gerber, Optitex (or alternate computer patternmaking software) is a plus

Experience working with Plus Sizes is desirable

Able to work and think independently as well as part of a team

Excellent follow-through and attention to detail

COMPENSATION :

$43.00 To $55.00 Hourly (DOE) Depending on Experience

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology

Retail Apparel and Fashion

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