Senior Technical Designer

Fashion Nova is an inclusive fashion-forward and trend-driven apparel and lifestyle brand that celebrates all dimensions of confidence. We are obsessed with creating the best experience available for our customers and employees... Fashion Nova was built on the backbone of individuality and inclusiveness. • Measure samples received from prototype stage through pre-production and prepare for fitting • Audit construction and quality of product to ensure samples have proper construction for garment category and fabrication • Ability to communicate fit and balance issues via pattern diagram or directly on pattern • Execute fit comments in a timely manner to ensure the fit process stays in line with production and action timelines • Create easily understandable comments using written and visual methods • Leads fit session on live model and dress form • Work closely with cross-functioning teams to ensure all information is correct • Collaborate with the cross-functioning teams to ensure wash and fabric quality is achieved • Collaborate with cross-functioning teams to gain clear direction and consensus of fit intent • Escalate issues to superiors for input and direction • Maintain professional and timely email correspondence with domestic and global vendors • Identify potential product, quality, and costing issues and make appropriate recommendations • Track and manage workflow and workload for own product • Five plus years in the apparel industry as a Technical Designer • Understanding in apparel design, garment measuring, garment construction, development process (INCEPTION THROUGH PRODUCTION), and quality control|assurance • Proficient knowledge and skill in fit, pattern making, grading, production friendly construction methods, and technical drawing • Experience in grading and ability to understand grade rules on women, plus, and men’s categories • Knowledge in leading live fittings and evaluating the overall fit - Ability to make accurate fit corrections to achieve the desired style • Expertise of preparing and writing product specification sheets across all company categories • Provide clear direction of fit corrections to send to the factory on a regular basis • Elevated computer skills, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office, and G-Suite • Ability to identify apparel flaws quickly and effectively and|or possible production issues • Ability to effectively influence and convey necessary corrections • Ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, adapt with rapidly changing priorities, and balance short-term needs with long-term strategic initiatives • Ability to work in a productive and effective manner in a fast-paced environment • Strong writing, grammatical and proofreading skills with an elevated level of creativity • Detail-oriented, organized, and dependable • BA|BS degree or equivalent work experience • English, additional language(s) an advantage • Schedule of this position: Monday – Friday | Core business hours | Onsite