Technical Design Associate - Apiece Apart : Job Details

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail oriented Technical Design Associate to join the Apiece Apart team with a specific focus on Wovens (Shirts, Bottoms, Dresses, Outerwear, Blazers), Denim, Sweaters, Cut & Sew).

Role & Responsibilities:

DEVELOPMENT:

• Assist TD team with Design handoffs by initializing technical packets including complete of Lead Page, selection of POMs, Construction Details and photographing and Specing any reference styles received during handoff
• Assist Design team with the specing, technical packet prep and steaming for all Proto stages
• Work alongside PD Manager to track proto samples and update Sr. Technical Design Director
• Travel to domestic pattern-makers and factories to hand off or receive samples as needed
• Responsible for documentation of all technical comments during Development Technical fittings
• Assist in minor alterations during seasonal SMS market prep
• Manage tracking of all SMS samples, spec and steam for line review

PRODUCTION:

• Responsible for the tracking of production samples and communication with factories to ensure sample arrival is on time
• Management of all production samples prior to fittings, including specing, tp updates and steaming
• In charge of documenting all fit comments during production fittings
• Responsible for adding in all images and comments to technical packets post fittings
• Responsible for completing fit comments of assigned product
• Handles all TOP approval comments and communication of status to factories
• Will assist TD team with pattern corrections and /or draping for selected styles
• Responsible for the creation and management of the Product Knowledge Chart and informing key team members when their portion is needed

Requirements:

• 4+ years of relative work experience
• A background in Apparel Technical Design (Applicants without TD experience will not be considered)
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent; degree in Fashion or related field preferred
• Creative and collaborative
• Strong organizational, communication and time management skills
• Highly motivated team player with the ability to build relationships both internally and externally
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment