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Fashion Designer
Technical Designer, Women's Hardwovens Jackets & Bottoms
Fashion Designer
#726646
Remote / WFH
V Opco LLC
Job Description
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 package
Attend fittings and own execution of fit process from initial proto to TOP
Schedule 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 integrity
Develop 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 met
Align and deliver to agreed calendar milestones
Promote 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 arise
Understanding 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 funding
401(k) with employer match
Generous paid time off plans for vacation, sick, and personal, volunteer time, as well as company holidays
Hybrid and flexible work options available for roles that can be done remotely
Clothing allowance & merchandise discounts
$400 annual gym reimbursement
Monthly data/phone stipend for eligible roles
Mental health support tools and telehealth psychology and psychiatry
Family and caregiving benefits including a competitive paid parental leave program as well as supplemental infertility coverage
Life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
Supplemental hospital indemnity, specified disease, and accident coverage
Pre-tax commuter benefits including transit and parking
Discounted 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, ****** 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.
Salary Range: $90-$100K
What You’ll Be Responsible For:
Work closely with design team and product development to develop initial technical package
Attend fittings and own execution of fit process from initial proto to TOP
Schedule 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 integrity
Develop 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 met
Align and deliver to agreed calendar milestones
Promote 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 arise
Understanding 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 funding
401(k) with employer match
Generous paid time off plans for vacation, sick, and personal, volunteer time, as well as company holidays
Hybrid and flexible work options available for roles that can be done remotely
Clothing allowance & merchandise discounts
$400 annual gym reimbursement
Monthly data/phone stipend for eligible roles
Mental health support tools and telehealth psychology and psychiatry
Family and caregiving benefits including a competitive paid parental leave program as well as supplemental infertility coverage
Life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
Supplemental hospital indemnity, specified disease, and accident coverage
Pre-tax commuter benefits including transit and parking
Discounted 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, ****** 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.
