TECHNICAL DESIGNER

Location: Framingham, Massachusetts
Job Type: Contract
Compensation Range: $40 - 45 per hour

Our client, a major retailer, is seeking a mid-level Technical Designer to join the Juniors' apparel division of their Product Development team!

Responsibilities:

• Based on a design concept, develops and communicates fit and specification requirements to vendors via a technical report with clear and accurate descriptions of construction, detailed sketches, specific measurements and graded specifications.
• Works with agents, factories in order to ensure that all garment specifications meet the company's sizing and construction standards.
• Reviews all fit/production samples received from the vendors for compliance with construction standards, fit and sizing.
• Recommends any changes to the garments, ensuring that all shipments of merchandise will meet specifications.
• Approves specifications for bulk production.
• Manages fit sessions utilizing Alva forms in order to assess garment specifications and execution.
• Meets with Product Development Team members on a consistent and timely basis in order to ensure that problems or concerns are promptly resolved.
• Resolves issues as they arise in a timely manner.
• Approves or rejects fit and production samples.
• Ability to prioritize work load.
• Makes specification and construction changes on new garments.
• Acts with Integrity.
• Recommends methods to improve the garment, construction and quality.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Fashion Design or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years experience in spec'ing, fitting and grading Misses, Men's or Children's garments (experience with Juniors' apparel and/or Sweaters is highly preferred).
• Strong technical background and experience in grading/pattern making.
• PC skills including Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and PLM.
• Broad-based knowledge of garment specifications, including clothing construction, grading, etc.
• Knowledge of garment testing standards and protocols.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and follow through skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Good math skills.
• Highly skilled in evaluation of garment fit.
• Works well as a team leader with the ability to handle multiple projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Skills:

• Fashion Design
• Technical Design
• PLM software
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop

Job ID: 1103857
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.