Overview
Technical Designer – Denim Jobs in Gardena, CA at Phoenix Textiles
Job description
This person will bring their expertise to ensure consistency of fit, maintain high-quality standards while keeping costs down, and understand our customers to get the fit right from the beginning. The ideal candidate will have a great sense of style, understands the balance of technical design with business goals.
Deliverables:
– Develop complete tech packs with detailed specifications, fabrications, and technical drawings
– Examine and measure proto, fit, and TOP samples to ensure accurate execution of requested measurements, quality, construction, and overall fit
– Compile information on all garment components: fabric, fit, construction, stitch, and trims
– Accurately measure garments to identify fit issues
– Take detailed notes at all fittings and clearly communicate all fit issues and components to vendors for adjustments
– Execute fit comments in a timely manner to ensure the fit process stays in line with the production time and action calendar.
– Administrative duties with wash house and keeping track of counters, pp samples, and TOP from vendors.
Skills and Qualifications:
- At least 3-5 years experience preferred
- Must have a high school diploma; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in fashion preferred
- Knowledge of grading and spec creation
- Knowledge of patternmaking a plus
- Knowledge in denim terminology and sewing
- Must have pre-production experience
- Must have a strong understanding of garment construction and fabric types
- Must have a basic knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel and working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator CC, and Photoshop
- Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must be willing to work in a fast-paced fashion environment and meet deadlines
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $70,304.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- denim technical design: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Title: Technical Designer – Denim
Company: Phoenix Textiles
Location: Gardena, CA
