Soma Technical Designer Foundations

Location: Fort Myers, Fl

Description:

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

Management of adopted product in the assigned product area from concept to final fit approval. Work closely with Senior Technical Designer to maintain consistency of fit and quality through technical written spec packages. Work with Senior Technical Designer to manage daily workload and driving T&A calendar. Ensure brand integrity throughout fit development process while keeping the customer in mind. Build and maintain strong communication with Merchant, Product Development production and Vendors. Work closely with Senior Technical Designer to continually broaden technical knowledge and to elevate the quality of the product.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for a portion of or a large product classification while supporting the Sr. Technical Designer and Technical Coordinator as necessary.
• Independently analyze fit on a live model and clearly communicate fit and construction changes in an effective manner.
• Work with Sr. Technical Designer, Merchants and Product Development to establish the direction of the fit and garment details.
• Executes tech packs from concept to TOP of assigned and additional product classifications as directed. Inclusive of written comments on fit, construction and trims, digital photos and any other necessary information. Accuracy is essential.
• Communicates on a daily basis with Vendors, key Merchants and Design as it related to the T&A and execution of the product. Ability to stay on calendar.
• Properly preps for all fits.
• Assist other teams when workload is heavy within the department.
• Ability to travel internationally and to New York to conduct fittings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4 year College Degree preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years bra/foundation technical design.
• Strong understanding of fit and construction in bras, panties and shapewear.
• Basic understanding of fabrics desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Web PDM or comparable, software com, computer literate including Excel/Word/RM/MicroGraphix / Illustrator / Photoshop

Self-motivated, creative problem solver


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Assistant Designer JCB

Location: New York, NY
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: 40-45k

Description:

· Minimum of 1 year experience assistant / designer position, or extensive internships in the field while at school.
* Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Excel.
* Able to hand sketch.
* Experienced in preparing spec packs and creating garment or accessories specs.
* Organized, disciplined and timely.
* Ability to multi task and work in a team environment.

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Sample Room Manager

Location: Manhattan
Salary: 85k
Job Number 1924

Description:

Eveningwear/ bridal retailer is in search for a sampleroom manager. Manage multiple fittings with a staff of fitters at one time, must be technical knowledgeable in dresses, must be a people person. You will be dealing with the public on a daily bases. All fittings are done on customers not mannequins

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Designer Assistant Runway

Location: Manhattan
Salary: 40-45k
Job number: 1935

Description:

We are currently seeking a Design Assistant for a Runway Contemporary client of ours. Looking for 1-2 years of experience and MUST MUST MUST have RUNWAY experience to be considered. Please send sketches along with resume.

I. Position Purpose To assist design team create, organize, and make collection.

II. Accountabilities/Responsibilities • Wovens - make finishing detail swatches, initial drape, design, concept, help creative and design director, senior designers when needed • Sunglasses - help design director in organizing inspiration, details, and making samples • Belts - design, drape/swatch, development, follow up • Hats - design, drape/swatch, development, follow up • Trims/Fabric - trim sourcing, making appointments, special developments (waistband curtain, embroidered name, etc) • Prints - print sourcing, contacting printmaker, development and follow up (shared by senior designer) • Embroideries - embroidery sourcing, placement, drape, sketches, development, follow up (shared by senior designer) • Flats - make flats for sales line sheet, keep sketch library in computer and book • Intern program - recruit, interview, and manage 3-5 seasonal assistants

III. Knowledge and Background Requirement Needed • Fashion design degree or equivalent in work experience • Knowledge of trends and trained fashion eye • Able to work well as a team and individually • Able to work under tight deadlines • Proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator software • Organizational skills and multitasking necessary

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Jessilyn Personnel Patternmaker-Handbags

Salary: 95K

Make original handbag samples from designer’s drawing and 

specifications. Prepare cutting die patterns and jigs for 

production. Provide technical support to the factories 

manufacturing these new styles. Enable Manufacturing Research 

and Development Center staff to produce patterns and 

prototyping samples of any possible construction and materials 

for our Trading Good Vendors. Accurately interpret designer’s 

sketches to develop patterns and prototypes/samples of world 

class quality with quick turnaround for the development of new 

product lines. Reduce the number of times a new style has to be 

remade. Improving communication with designers and reducing 

lead time. Contribute value-added engineering recommendations 

while maintaining the designer’s vision of new products. Check 

new dies and tooling for accuracy. Share knowledge, trouble-

shooting successes and other information to support the 

learning process within the team, the development of apprentice 

patternmakers and improve the overall quality of 

prototypes/samples. The scope of responsibility for this 

position includes developing patterns and prototypes/samples 

for all current and new handbag styles in a wide variety of 

materials (i.e., leather and/or fabric). Minimum 3 - 5 years 

experience in handbag patternmaking and product development 

processes. The ability to find creative, professional solutions 

to design and construction problems. Experience with both 

leather and man-made materials, lined and unlined. Ability to 

make the entire sample: cutting clickers, skivers, welting 

machines, embossing machines, folding machines, tablework, and 

stitching. Personal leather goods and accessories patternmaking 

experience very helpful. Knowledge of leather goods 

manufacturing equipment and custom configuration. Familiarity 

with standard industry materials and sources. Ability to make 

die-ready patterns and collaborate on new tooling concepts, if 

needed. Problem Solving, Decision Making & Work Relationship. 

Oral and written understanding of the English language helpful. 

Collaborative, team oriented and influence skills; ability to 

manage expectations. Must be able to perform efficiently within 

a high pressure, fast paced team environment. Highly detail 

oriented. Ability to interact directly with designers and 

product developers on new style samples. Partner with and 

support sample makers during sample assembly. Ability to 

trouble-shoot new style assembly procedures challenges with 

sample makers and to collaborate with manager on problem 

solving recommendations. 

Please send resumes as a Word Document.


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