Technical Designer, Women's Hardwovens Jackets & Bottoms

Title: Technical Designer, Women's Hardwovens Jackets & Bottoms

Salary Range: $90-$100K

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Work closely with design team and product development to develop initial technical packageAttend fittings and own execution of fit process from initial proto to TOPSchedule and lead fit sessions by addressing all construction and fit issues for each garment. Identify fit problems and clearly offer solutions to correct. Cut, pin and drape the fit protos as necessary to clearly identify revisions.Send and track comments and protos back to the factories ensuring constant follow-up.Act as the point of contact for vendors and answer questions regarding fit, specs, pattern, trims and construction. Daily communication with vendors required.Identify potential production, quality and costing issues and make recommendations to ensure brand integrityDevelop fit standards to ensure size, construction and fit consistency within the brand and product categories.Resolve fit, pattern and construction issues. Continually research competition in the market for various construction techniques, new technology and fit.Manage the sample development process for own category and ensure seasonal deadlines are metAlign and deliver to agreed calendar milestonesPromote teamwork by resolving problems and removing barriers that prevent collaboration

Qualifications/Experience We’re Looking For

5 -10 years’ work experience in the fashion industry including technical design and / or patternmaking with construction experience Other knowledge should include an understanding of grading, costing of garments, fabric, garment testing, draping and fitting.Great interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with a cross-functional team. Strong verbal and written communication skills.Ability to multi-task, proactively trouble shoot and influence.Providing positive solutions to issues as they ariseUnderstanding of production garment construction Must be able to interpret design intent and create alternative “production friendly” solutions.Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize workload to meet calendar goals Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop & Excel

Benefits At Vince

Robust healthcare options for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, and health savings account with employer funding401(k) with employer matchGenerous paid time off plans for vacation, sick, and personal, volunteer time, as well as company holidaysHybrid and flexible work options available for roles that can be done remotelyClothing allowance & merchandise discounts$400 annual gym reimbursementMonthly data/phone stipend for eligible rolesMental health support tools and telehealth psychology and psychiatryFamily and caregiving benefits including a competitive paid parental leave program as well as supplemental infertility coverageLife, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability insuranceSupplemental hospital indemnity, specified disease, and accident coveragePre-tax commuter benefits including transit and parkingDiscounted pet, home & auto, and legal insurance

V Opco, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. V Opco, LLC also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.