Role OverviewThe Technical Designer / Patternmaker is responsible for ensuring women's knit and woven garments meet company standards for fit, construction, grading, specifications, and quality throughout the product lifecycle from development to production.
What You Will Do
Develop technical specifications, garment patterns, and production tech packs, execute product development, review and evaluate samples, lead fit sessions, and communicate fit corrections to overseas vendors.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, grading, and fit, as well as experience with women's knit and woven garments, and proficiency in Gerber patternmaking systems and FlexPLM.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience as a Technical Designer, Patternmaker, or Fit Technician for women's apparel
- Experience with women's knit and woven garments
- Strong knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, grading, and fit
- Experience with Gerber patternmaking systems (preferred)
- Proficiency in FlexPLM, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word
- Sewing skills and knowledge of industrial sewing equipment
- Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a global, cross-functional environment
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
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