Alpinestars Technical Designer (Torrance, CA)

Experience: 5 years

Rate: N/A (Full-Time)

Job Description The Alpinestars Technical Designer will partner with Design and Development to assist in the transition of apparel styles from conception to completion. This role is responsible for ensuring that styles meet fit, construction and workmanship requirements per the design. Responsibilities: • Work with Designer to gain clear direction of design and fit intent while maintaining fit consistency within product categories. • Create Proto Tech Packs from design sketches that ensure first proto samples meet the intent on styling, fit and construction. • Create and maintain all Technical aspects of the Tech Pack sent to vendors. This includes detailed construction sketches and instructions, measurement verification and tolerances, graded measurement specs, fit evaluations and pattern corrections. • Develop Block Fits for each category; develop technical specifications including measurements and construction details. Create and maintain Block Library and construction standards. • Communicate fit and corrections directly to overseas vendors and factories for approval. • Identify any potential production, quality or cost issues with each sample. • Manage and facilitate fit sessions with model, to ensure fit and quality standards are met. • Manage all deadlines within Development/Production Calendar. • Maintain strong relationship with each vendor, communicating via email or phone/travel when necessary. Qualifications: • Minimum 5 years of Technical design. • Strength in Men’s wear, including but not limited to; Denim, Woven Shirts, Knits and Fleece, Walkshorts and Boardshorts. • Illustrator and Excel a must. • Strong Measurement skills. • Able to evaluate fit problems on models and communicate fit corrections clearly and concisely via comments and, when necessary, with pattern corrections. • Ability to prioritize workload based on delivery schedule. • Ability to multi-task, trouble shoot, problem solve and think outside the box. • Must be highly organized, detail oriented and a self-starter.

Posted by Kris Iringan