About the Company: Founded in 2016 by creative director Catherine Holstein, New York-based KHAITE evolves with each new season, building upon a foundation of robust yet polished items distinguished by exceptional materials and subtle yet striking details. The collection (pronounced “Kate”) takes its name from the Greek word (χαίτη) meaning “long, flowing hair.” Khaite is looking for a Technical Designer that has as a remarkable understanding of how a garment is meant to fit and carefully measures all garments and accessories to ensure they align with product specifications and brand standards. Key Responsibilities: Be the technical fit expert Always share your knowledge of fit, construction, patternmaking and wash exposure (both fabric and garment) Manage all women’s categories from SMS through TOP Communicate daily with domestic and oversea factories to ensure the design intent is achieved for production Coordinate and conduct weekly fit sessions to achieve on time fit approvals Generate tech packs with photos and clear instructions via excel and RLM systems Negotiate and balance seasonal budget charts for fit samples, patterns revisions, grading, and fit model Evaluate production at local factories to ensure bulk aesthetics and specs are met at the factory level Launch tech pack section in RLM for technical design department Develop annual, seasonal, and product-specific calendars to manage product from SMS stage through production delivery Working closely with the production team to follow up on fit tracker ETA and proactive vendor management (samples>>deliveries) WIP management Establish solid external relationships with existing and potential agents, suppliers and vendors for optimal cooperation and partnership Communicate internally with Designers, Production and Merchandising consistently on any/all fabric, construction and quality concerns Reinforce anticipation and pro-active problem resolution; monitoring and resolving all fit production issues to ensure quality merchandise with timely deliveries Develop fit standards within a category or product group to ensure consistency throughout product lines, keeping in mind the brand DNA Manage fit sessions, working closely with design to understand the creative vision of the line and translate design concepts Provide technical recommendations to design staff to create consistency of fit/construction to help achieve design concepts and category initiatives Work with design and overseas teams to cost engineer styles Represent the Design team as needed in follow-up and decision-making related to aesthetics of assigned styles after each season's prototype review FIT tracker updates on SMS samples , fit samples ETA and meet final approval cut dates are a must The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time.
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