We are seeking a highly skilled and detail oriented Technical Design Associate to join the Apiece Apart team with a specific focus on Wovens (Shirts, Bottoms, Dresses, Outerwear, Blazers), Denim, Sweaters, Cut & Sew).
Role & Responsibilities:
DEVELOPMENT:
- Assist TD team with Design handoffs by initializing technical packets including complete of Lead Page, selection of POMs, Construction Details and photographing and Specing any reference styles received during handoff
- Assist Design team with the specing, technical packet prep and steaming for all Proto stages
- Work alongside PD Manager to track proto samples and update Sr. Technical Design Director
- Travel to domestic pattern-makers and factories to hand off or receive samples as needed
- Responsible for documentation of all technical comments during Development Technical fittings
- Assist in minor alterations during seasonal SMS market prep
- Manage tracking of all SMS samples, spec and steam for line review
PRODUCTION:
- Responsible for the tracking of production samples and communication with factories to ensure sample arrival is on time
- Management of all production samples prior to fittings, including specing, tp updates and steaming
- In charge of documenting all fit comments during production fittings
- Responsible for adding in all images and comments to technical packets post fittings
- Responsible for completing fit comments of assigned product
- Handles all TOP approval comments and communication of status to factories
- Will assist TD team with pattern corrections and /or draping for selected styles
- Responsible for the creation and management of the Product Knowledge Chart and informing key team members when their portion is needed
Requirements:
- 4+ years of relative work experience
- A background in Apparel Technical Design (Applicants without TD experience will not be considered)
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent; degree in Fashion or related field preferred
- Creative and collaborative
- Strong organizational, communication and time management skills
- Highly motivated team player with the ability to build relationships both internally and externally
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
