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Senior Technical Designer Jobs in New York, NY at Centric Brands
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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.
Designer
What could be more exciting than putting your mark on some of the world’s most famous and well-loved fashion brands? As a designer for Centric Brands, you’ll use your skills and creativity to create designs based on style plans, sales needs and emerging trends. You will also ensure that your work can be transformed into a finished product in a timely manner and at an appropriate price point. This means working not only with our technical design and production teams, but also building collaborative relationships with outside vendors and other external stakeholders. The challenges are exciting and the possibilities endless – as you contribute your skills in a vibrant, customer- and people-centric culture that celebrates you as a valuable member of the team.
Specific Responsibilities Would Include:
The Senior Technical Designer will work directly with Design and cross-functional teams to execute vision while achieving impeccable fit, construction and design aesthetics.
Partner with creative design team to achieve aesthetic while adhering to a production time and action calendar
Manage all technical requirements to develop and execute processes from product development to production
Utilizes Flex PLM software to create initial patterns and block bodies prior to initiating development specs
Create and maintain detailed tech packs including specs, tolerances, grading, detail sketches with construction/stitching and fit evaluation comments
Conduct fit sessions on live models and mannequins to evaluate samples for fit, measurement, construction, pattern shaping and functionality
Provide technical direction, internally and externally, on corrective actions needed to bring samples to brand fit and styling
Issue grading guidelines to vendors after fit approval
Measure and evaluate garments from proto sample through TOP sample
Maintain close partnership with production teams to maintain on-time delivery throughout the pre-production process and proactively monitor seasonal workload
Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have:
Extensive knowledge of Boys and Girls sportswear silhouettes, construction, sewing techniques, related textiles and trim
Must have technical understanding of body growth and how it applies to fit.
Knowledge of pattern making, construction, industry fit knowledge and grading
Comprehensive understanding of product engineering, development, manufacturing and child safety guidelines
Ability to lead fittings, take detailed and accurate notes
High accuracy in math skills for correct spec revisions
Proficiency in Flex PLM, Adobe products, Microsoft Office, 3D Browzwear a plus
Superior organizational and written communication skills; team oriented
Ability to work in a fast…
Title: Senior Technical Designer
Company: Centric Brands
Location: New York, NY
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