Technical Designer, Carlsbad

Job Description

This position will own all specs, grades, fit sessions and will communicate directly with suppliers to ensure proper understanding of corrections needed for next sample stage. The role of Technical Designer will be responsible for managing any construction improvements and will work closely with technical design partners, design and product development to collectively make great quality active apparel. There is opportunity for additional breadth of responsibilities in this role as we continue to grow as a brand. 

What you'll get to do:

Creation of new style specifications (could include collaboration on pattern creation from scratch with Sr. TD) 

Manage/Maintain all specs and grades from initial set up through production (proto’s, PPs, Size Sets, TOPs) in Excel  

Prepares for and leads fit sessions for assigned category (measures garments /reviews and identifies fit issues proactively) 

Communicates all fit and construction related comments to the vendor and internal teams within development and production timelines in a professional manner. 

Establishes and maintains fit, construction standards and blocks to ensure fit consistency and quality. 

Experience with reading and correcting patterns either through software or via other methods (taking photos, drawing on patterns, etc.) 

Understanding and knowledge of grading, support and participate in grading projects. 

Works to improve fit and quality through review of customers comments, sales feedback, and understanding of competition. 

Responsible for managing and hitting all deadlines along with communicating any challenges. 

Comfortable with working on variety of categories (knit, woven, performance, or lifestyle) 

Maintain full understanding of assigned styles and historical issues. 

Strong understanding fabrications and how they react with silhouettes.  

Is a team player, able to work closely with other team members to help manage overall workload with regards to construction, fit, approvals, comments, timelines, etc. 

Responsible for providing all product related fit details for catalog / website.