Technical Designer

Skills Required:

· Strong understanding of current fashion trends as they relate to colour, silhouette, fabric

• Demonstrated ability and imagination in interpreting fashion trends/design concepts for the contemporary women’s sportswear and outerwear market as they relate to brand direction
• Technical drawing ability: free hand and in Illustrator
• Ability to develop illustrations from concept sketches/samples/photos
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, MS office Suite programs
• Excellent knowledge of garment construction in knitwear and wovens (fabric, hardware, trims)
• Comprehensive grading knowledge
• Comprehensive knowledge of Pattern drafting of knit and woven garments
• Ability to develop detailed spec packages
• Ability to correctly measure samples for tech packages, showroom samples and pre-production requirements
• Fitting evaluation and management of fit sessions with fit models in regular and plus sizes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with suppliers overseas
• Good multi-tasking and organizational skills, with the ability to identify and follow through on priorities and meet timelines.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Strong work ethic and a positive professional attitude

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Design Team to understand and execute seasonal product concepts
• Oversee and ensure proper execution of product from initial design direction and technical package to final production
• Development and preparation of detailed technical packages for vendors: specs, diagrams, photos, yarn, fabric and trim specifications
• Create drawings and maintain updated line sheets for each category/group
• Set up and track styles in user friendly program for entire team to use
• Set up and maintain a trim, fabric, yarn knit down library
• Analyze previous season’s fit, make appropriate changes if required for next season, and maintain library of current specifications by category.

Qualifications:

Min 3- 5 years experience in apparel industry, in product development and production for Women’s apparel categories

Equivalent of Fashion and Design College Diploma

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $55,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Education:

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Work Location: In person