Earthbound Trading Company is a community of free spirits, curious souls and adventurous nomads. Founded in 1994, we’ve grown from our roots as a humble rock and mineral shop to a destination for bohemian-inspired fashion, eclectic gifts, and home décor. We continue to thrive with more than 140 locations and a growing online presence. Position: Apparel Technical Designer Our amazing Fashion Team is currently looking for an Apparel Technical Designer to manage the technical design process and provide technical expertise to evaluate apparel merchandise in terms of style, measurement, and construction to achieve the appropriate fit, quality, and design interpretation for the manufacturer to follow. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Produce specification packages, including: sketch details, base size specifications and graded measurements which adhere to established fit and construction standards • Ensuring brand-consistent sizing and fit across all suppliers and manufacturers • Establish construction and quality control requirements and standards • Collaborate with Buyers and suppliers to ensure garments meet the design specifications • Implement design changes as needed within required deadlines • Evaluate fit and pre-production garments for technical specifications, consistent fit and proper construction • Coordinate and lead fit sessions on body form and model to assess fit, proportion and overall silhouette • Maintain a healthy relationship with vendors and manufacturers • Staying up to date with the latest techniques and industry standards in the development of garments • Participate in research and development of seasonal trends including color and fabric • Suggest design alterations to achieve target costing when applicable • Build and maintain digital standards and libraries for EB designs • Sample management and cataloging of process and samples status • Performing administrative duties as required • Performs other duties as required and assigned QUALITIES AND SKILLS: • Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel • Detail oriented and committed to quality • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Excellent planning and organizational skills • Ability to easily adjust to rapidly changing priorities and meet strict deadlines • Ability to work both individually and in a team environment • Self-motivated with a strong work ethic REQUIREMENTS: • Associates degree in fashion, technical design, or related field required • Bachelor’s Degree in fashion, technical design, or related field preferred • Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience required • Selected candidates will need to provide portfolio and tech pack examples • Strong knowledge of different fabrics, dyes, washes and materials • Strong technical knowledge and experience with patternmaking and garment construction • Experience with relevant software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CAD, etc.
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