Freelance Technical Designer

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  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
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The Technical Designer is dedicated to creating size-inclusive, well-fitting, and high-quality garments. This is an extraordinary opportunity to join our growing company and make a difference as we establish Private Brand guidelines for quality and fit.Responsibilities
  • Manage product category fit sessions and work closely with the design team to execute fit intent
  • Develop fit blocks, construction standards, and quality guidelines for multiple brands
  • Experience sketching garments and creating tech packs preferred
  • Partner with PD on hindsight analysis by-product to analyze product performance relating to fit
  • Create and maintain all Spec Sheets in PLM
  • Create and monitor the accuracy of all tech packs for production including POMs, BOM, Construction Call-Outs, Spec Changes
  • Join the cross-functional teams in all pass-off meetings to make sure that all garment specifications are communicated effectively
  • Set up tracking reports for all sample approvals, spec changes, etc.
  • Lead all pattern correction sketching and maintain updated garment details in PLM
  • Coordinate with the designer and production manager to ensure all production requirements such as colors, trims, fabric quality & fit are met.
  • Manage all patternmaking in-house combining sketches/ideas from the creative designers and our fit blocks
RequirementsQualifications
  • 5+ years of technical design experience in the apparel industry
  • You are fluent in MS Office, Adobe Illustrator and PLM systems
  • You bring advanced expertise in the following: Textiles, pattern making, grading, construction, and pattern terminology
  • You have strong knowledge and understanding of the fit and technical construction in multi-product categories (knits, activewear & denim) for core/ plus size
  • Knowledge of garment costing and production
  • Thorough knowledge of silhouettes, fabrication, sewing techniques, trim and technical knowledge of fabric and construction
  • Knowledge of garment specs and grading
  • Ability to work on cross-functional teams.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Detail and process-oriented.
  • Clear and concise presentation skills.
Education | B.A./B.S. from a 4-year university with a major in a relevant field, including Pattern Making, Fashion Design, etc.

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