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Designer, Technical Design Jobs in Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya at Centric Brands
Title: Designer, Technical Design
Company: Centric Brands
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
About Us
Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.
Overall Responsibilities
Specific Responsibilities Would Include
Handle end to end product’s technical support till all necessity tech quality standard into bulk production, ensure right cost, right on-time delivery.
Kickoff & Line review precaution
Critical technical issue/children safety call out
TP technical clarification
Difficult style technical support to vendor
Sample matrix arrangement to follow up WIP delivery & quality consistency
FIT/PP evaluation
Trim & fabric verification with Mer
Design & construction checking Sample
Measurement checking
Fit photo taking
CAD Pattern verification/correction
Comment writing
PLM system
Upload sample report
Mock up suggestion & reviewing
VC Fit with vendor
Technical issues verify to customer
3D sample
Follow up with vendor for e-pattern correction & layout
PP meeting & TOP
Technical support to vendor
Critical technical call out, linking to QC
Technical clarification with Mer/customer
Team enhancement management
Daily sample log in chart & OTS
Vendor enhancement management
SOP to monitor factory utilization of block and brand pattern
Safety Case learning
Conduct sampling approval process and ensure on timely submission along with good execution.
Collaborate with merchandisers, buyers, suppliers, follow up T&A (WIP) with flexible technical support, ensure on-time delivery regularly.
Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have
Additional Requirements
Proven at least 5 working experience in wear tech
Up to date with the latest garment design-construction trends and best practices
Knowledge of garment manufacturing, including construction, fabrication, trim and print techniques, and sensibility for costing/design
Ability to resolving variety fitting issues & modify pattern by CAD, Gerber preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in Garment engineering or related field
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, Excel, PPT, MS Team, drawings
Flex PLM system experience will be a plus
Competency Requirements (if Applicable)
Behavioral Competencies:
Decision Making
Communication
Collaboration
Conflict Management and Problem Solving
Time Management and Driving Execution
Language Proficiency:
Fluent in: English
Specific Working Conditions
Frequency of Travel or Vendor VC: As required
