An established Wholesale Manufacturer in NYC is looking to fill a Sr. Technical Design position working with primarily Women’s Cut & Sew Knit and Wovens Sportswear. This person must have very strong technical garment construction knowledge and should have some experience working with discount stores like TJ Maxx, Burlington, etc.
Requirements
Has worked with Women’s Cut & Sew Knits and Woven Sportswear or related categories
Experience managing 1-2 direct reports
Excellent time management skills, possessing a sense of urgency with completing tasks in a timely manner
Exceptional follow-up abilities and follow-through results with all correspondents
Analytical and strong organizational skills with emphasis on accuracy and attention to details
Expertise in fit and function, garment construction, and is able to create grade rules
Patternmaking knowledge with the capability to make pattern corrections
Understands fabrics and their characteristic contribution to fit and function
Proficiency in Excel
Illustrator know-how a plus
Works well with cross-functional teams
Costco experience preferred
Responsibilities
Schedule and conduct fittings
Daily communication with overseas factories to reach satisfying fits and maintain the T&A of the production process
Become well acquainted with each account and their compliance requirements
Follow-up on sample requirements as needed for each individual account
Meticulously review and prep samples for Customer approval
Analyze and compare competitive brands to create specific fits
