Technical Designer

Technical Designer

LUCY PARIS is looking for a super talented Technical Designer with the eye, skill, and experience to translate design concepts into production-ready garments. We specifically need help with measurements, prototype evaluations on patterns and construction, full oversight and management of fittings, recording and communicating fit adjustments with our vendors, maintaining the brand’s fit standards, reviewing fabric selections against body designs, maintaining an on-time sampling schedule in prep for sales, and possible involvement with tech packs.

LUCY PARIS is an established contemporary women’s apparel brand that has been in business for over 20 years. We have a great office, friendly staff, competitive benefits, and pay commiserate with experience.

We are looking for a full-time or part-time, super-efficient, hard-working, seasoned Technical Designer who will make sure our clothes look and fit great and are made at the highest level of quality standards.

What You'll Do:

• Work closely with design and product development to ensure that designs are translated correctly, keeping size and fit consistent
• Conduct fittings on a live model, record comments, and communicate with team and partners
• Analyze garments and patterns to determine compliance of spec, construction, and fit intent
• Create technical fit comments, advise construction details, and clearly communicate the status and direction of each style to vendors
• Review production, quality, and cost issues: problem solve and make recommendations that help maintain brand integrity
• Maintain WIP report and workflow tracking
• Maintain a working knowledge of appropriate fit aesthetic for the Lucy Paris customer
• Develop collaborative relationships with cross functional teams
• Develop partnerships with all vendors helping to create successful relationships

What You'll Need:

• Degree in Apparel design & manufacturing preferred
• 6+ years of experience in apparel technical design
• Extreme attention to detail and accuracy, as well as ability to prioritize and make quick decisions
• Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented; highly detail oriented and meticulous
• Thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Extremely honest and trustworthy with highest integrity
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines, balance creativity with technical capability, and interpret design sketches for tech packs
• Knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim; familiarity with print design and manufacturing
• Experience working with overseas factories

Who You Are:

• Very skilled at full package who wants to excel into a better quality apparel collection
• Desire to grow and continue a career in full package for an established and high growth company

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance

Experience:

• Garment construction: 5 years (Preferred)
• Fashion design: 1 year (Preferred)
• Adobe Illustrator: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person