Technical Designer Women, Woven Bottoms & Denim

Technical Designer.

Experience in Woven bottoms, both denim & non denim construction is a must!!

Success Profile:

The Technical Designer manages the product lifecycle from sketch through pre-production through production fit approval. Schedules, prepares for, and conducts fittings on live Fit Models to assess garments and advise fit corrections to overseas teams and factories. Creates and updates Tech Packs for all product categories for brand. Works collaboratively with Design to update measurements and ensures garment construction and production is accurate and on calendar to meet all established deadlines.

Key Accountabilities:

Product Lifecycle Management: Manage product life cycle from sketch through pre-production through production fit approval

Collaboration: Overseer initial sample specifications from Design sketch; Establish close partnership with Design team to facilitate the interpretation of Design concepts to maintain design integrity; Collaborate with Design and Production on apparel development in order to create cost effective styles

Fitting and Specification: Schedule, prepare for, and conduct fittings on LIVE Fit Models to assess garments and advise fit corrections to overseas teams and factories; Create initial spec to final full graded spec; Determine corrections to achieve fit by manipulating pattern or flat technical sketches; Evaluate fit to determine manufacturer has met the requirements of the garment; Ensure all specs and detailed fit comments are conveyed to vendors accurately and on time

Technical Specification: Generate computerized technical specification packages; Review and evaluate samples for spec, pattern, shape, and construction; Consult with Designers to work through complicated garment construction to establish fit; collaborate with Design to update measurements and specifications for the tech pack

Communication: Communicate with overseas offices and vendors to identify and resolve issues with garment construction and production; Meet with Production Team – weekly – to review sample approval status to ensure Time and Action Calendar compliance; Interact – daily – with agents, overseas offices and vendors to problem-solve all issues related to garment engineering throughout the product lifecycle

Corrections and Approvals: Utilize digital photos, technical sketches, detailed instructions and comments from Fitting to communicate corrections; Approve garment for production or reject sample and schedule follow-up Fitting

Systems: Use PLM systems; Gerber Yunique PLM or equivalent

Education and Experience:

· Eight or more years of Technical Design and/or Patternmaking experience on a live fit model in a SKU intensive environment, required

· College degree, or equivalent professional work experience, required

Skills and Behaviors:

· Extensive knowledge of patternmaking and garment construction; Proven expertise in apparel fitting, specs and patterns

· Live fit model experience, required

· Technical skill Proficiency using Gerber Yunique PLM, WebPDM, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint, MS Excel, required

· Strong project management and multi-tasking skills with critical attention to detail

· Confident, engaging verbal and written communication skills

· Motivated to work in a high energy environment at the speed of fashion with ever-changing priorities

· Ability to work independently and work to meet multiple deadlines

· Ability to build and maintain relationships with other departments as well as vendors and other overseas offices

The pay range for this position is: $75,000 - $85,000 per /year.

Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.

About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. | www.g-iii.com

G-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and marketing, which enables us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our team’s entrepreneurial spirit and our deep relationships across the industry.

G-III’s owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J., GIII Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under the Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Kenneth Cole, Levi’s, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville and more. G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Donna Karan brands.