Technical Designer

TECHNICAL DESIGNER Our client is looking for a Technical Designer. Expertise in combination of junior, missy, contemporary, sportswear, and dresses, in budget. We are also interested in candidates that can create garments in the moderate or better category. Must be a strong team player and be able to coordinate the whole process. Responsibilities and Skills ● Must know all the phases and stages of technical design. ● Liaison between the design and production departments in order to have the quality control of the garment. ● Ability to conduct fit sessions and make detailed fit comments ● Analyze fit problems and provide solution through fit comments ● Daily communication w/ factories & vendors to handle all technical related production work flow and emails. ● Responsible for attending fittings and accurately conveying all fit comments and information clearly to factory (including photo comments, measurements, pattern corrections, fabric issues, etc. as needed). The ideal candidate would be able to lead fittings in future after training complete. ● Responsible for creating and/or updating tech packs as needed for both development and production. ● Must be very knowledgeable in garment construction (sewing/patternmaking). ● Must be able to problem solve and find causes of/ solutions to fit and construction issues with follow through until fixed. ● Measure all garments (at various stages of development and/or production as required). ● Proficiency in Excel & Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop required. ● Must have outstanding organizational and multitasking skills, with attention to detail. ● Must take leadership and direction, have a strong work ethic, dedicated to producing high quality work. ● Focused and able to work independently while also maintaining deadlines & coordinating w/ team. ● Strong written and verbal communication skills needed. ● Knowledge of cut & sew knits and wovens. ● Knowledge of PAD patternmaking software or similar a plus. ● 3-5 years industry experience preferred ● Knowledge of PLM system ● Knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator software ● Knowledge of garment construction ● Strong PC application skills (i.e. Windows, Excel, Word, Access) ● Good written and oral communication skills ● Patternmaking background is a plus. Education: ● Associates or bachelor’s degree in fashion design or comparable program Compensation: ● Competitive compensation and benefits. ● $72,000-$85,000 About Scott-Thaler Creative Talent Group: Scott-Thaler Associates was founded in 1980 to present a professional, ethical, and confidential approach to the field of Executive Search / Recruitment. Since our founding, we have been establishing networks with and placing top professionals in our specialty industries of Fashion Apparel, Retail, Footwear, Accessories, Home Fashions, Gifts, Textiles, Luxury Goods, Beauty and Transportation and Logistics nationwide. Scott-Thaler Associates focuses its entire recruiting effort on creating a Triple Win. This occurs when client, candidate, and recruiter work together and through their synergy, place the right person in the right position under the right circumstances. The client, candidate, and recruiter all win.