Grace and Lace, a leading women's fashion brand, is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Designer to join our dedicated team. This position plays a critical role in transforming initial design concepts into ready-to-manufacture garments. Our Ideal Candidate: Takes immense pride in your work and is passionate about continual improvement Is not afraid to bring new ideas to the table and stay up to date on future trends Is hungry and highly motivated to work and will give 150% regardless of what the task is in their role Knows the importance of Company growth and works every day to make the Company the best version of itself Knows they are the expert in their role and will continually work to be the very best at their job Takes action and follows through to get things DONE Able to bounce back from constructive criticism with renewed dedication Always learning, growing, and expanding your boundaries Naturally gifted communicator Mindset to set goals and take action to fulfill them Works hard but likes having fun while doing so! Responsibilities Collaborate closely with design and product teams to create tech packs Conduct fittings, making necessary adjustments for fit and construction Work closely with overseas factories to ensure fit adjustments Oversee the creation of detailed garment specifications Coordinate with suppliers and factories to ensure design integrity and quality Manage fit timeline to ensure products are launched on schedule Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design or related field Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical design, specifically in women's apparel Proficiency in Excel and Adobe Illustrator Exceptional communication skills Comprehensive background in Technical Design and/or Patternmaking with extensive knowledge of fabric, garment construction and fit Ability to accurately spec garments to create detailed tech packs Take full ownership of multiple product categories, including woven tops, cut and sew knits, sweaters, and denim Leverage product feedback to establish fit consistency, determine trouble areas and implement product action plans Maintain communication with overseas and domestic factories Comment on fit samples and maintain a consistent and correct fit on all styles Conduct fittings; communicate fit issues and correction requirements to factories Create grade rules and follow through with production pipeline in timely fashion Troubleshoot possible production issues related to construction, fabrication or garment quality with a solutions-oriented mindset Organize all fit samples and seasonal production details Oversee all bulk fabric and trim approvals Ability to work with and adjust patterns for better fit. Skills in Adobe Suite programs a plus Compensation Competitive salary based on experience Health, Dental, and Vision benefits PTO and paid holidays Employee discount on merchandise Salary: $70-90K Relocation assistance will be considered for the right candidate.
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