Technical Designer

Technical Designer, Sweaters

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Work closely with designers to land garment aesthetic in Production.
• Schedule and lead fit sessions by addressing all construction and fit issues for each garment.
• Identify fit problems and clearly offer solutions to correct. Cut, pin and drape the fit protos as necessary to clearly identify revisions.
• Update spec packages after each fitting using illustrator and photo shop to offer visual interpretation to the factories.
• Send and track comments and protos back to the factories ensuring constant follow-up.
• Act as the point of contact for vendors and answer questions regarding fit, specs, trims and construction. Daily communication with vendors required.
• Identify potential production, quality and costing issues and make recommendations to ensure brand integrity.
• Work with team lead to develop fit standards to ensure size, construction and fit consistency within the brand and product categories.
• Research and resolve fit and construction and finishing issues. Continually research competition in the market for various construction techniques, new technology and fit.
• Align and deliver to agreed calendar milestones to ensure seasonal deadlines are met.
• Assist with the training and mentoring of TD staff.
• Promote teamwork by resolving problems and removing barriers that prevent collaboration.

Qualifications/Experience We’re Looking For:

• 5-10 years work experience in the fashion industry including technical design and/or patternmaking with construction experience and full knowledge of total production timeline.
• Additional knowledge should include an understanding of grading, yarn, growth testing, draping and fitting.
• Knowledge of knitting techniques, machines, & applications.
• Understanding of production garment construction and fit.
• Must be able to interpret design intent and create alternative “production friendly” solutions.
• Great interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with a cross-functional team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Providing positive solutions to issues as they arise.
• Ability to multi-task, proactively trouble shoot, problem solve and effectively influence.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize workload to meet calendar goals
• Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop & Excel.

Benefits at Vince:

• Robust healthcare options for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, and health savings account with employer funding
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous paid time off plans for vacation, sick, and personal, volunteer time, as well as company holidays
• Hybrid and flexible work options available for roles that can be done remotely
• Clothing allowance & merchandise discounts
• $600 annual gym reimbursement
• Monthly data/phone stipend for eligible roles
• Mental health support tools and telehealth psychology and psychiatry
• Family and caregiving benefits including a competitive paid parental leave program as well as supplemental infertility coverage
• Life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• Supplemental hospital indemnity, specified disease, and accident coverage
• Pre-tax commuter benefits including transit and parking
• Discounted pet, home & auto, and legal insurance