Technical Designer

We believe that traveling freely is one of the greatest privileges in life. Our mission is to become the most-loved luxury travel brand in the world. We exist to outfit the global traveler- and everyday adventurer- in the most comfortable and stylish performance apparel. The Technical Designer is primarily responsible for ensuring quality, fit, and desired appearance are met and maintained by our company standards. • Maintain a product Block library for core fits and ensure product areas are maintained with cross-functional team; gather information and update all reports as necessary • Evaluate garment to determine compliance of specs, construction and fit intent, ensure size and fit consistency across product categories • Coordinate and lead fit sessions with Design & Production, while providing input necessary to improve overall construction & fit of the garment • Identify potential production, quality and costing issues while making recommendations to ensure brand integrity • Effectively communicate fit intent, balance and construction to vendors via email/phone for all elements of tech pack (pattern, sketches, grade rules and/or digital images) • Review standard grading prior to Bulk Release & collaborate with Creative Director to create new grade as required to achieve Design intent and market standards • Problem solving and decision making: ability to analyze, trouble shoot and problem solve fit and production issues • Maintain accurate work in progress reports for styles by season as per calendar