Women's Import Technical Designer - Knits and Wovens
Show Me Your Mumu is looking for a talented, hardworking individual to join our family. The Technical Designer is a key member of our team – responsible for creating 1st Development through Production specs to guide our manufacturing partners as they construct samples. The Import Technical Designer will work on both Knits and Wovens: jackets, sweaters, dresses, tunics blouses, and pants.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Including but not limited to the following)
- 1st through Production spec creation
- Interpret designs from sketches and/or reference garments to create 1st specs and complete tech packs
- Measure all reference garments and fit samples
- Participate in fittings to problem solve and execute revisions
- Work closely with Design and our manufacturing partners to achieve the desired construction results
- Establish base size target specs as well as graded specs
- Problem solve with the Product Development and Production team to answer questions and solve problems
- Ensure size, fit, and quality consistency
- Create detailed tech packs with construction call outs
- Communicate daily with overseas factories
YOUR EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 5 years experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of garment construction and basic fabrications
- Strong computer and Excel skills
- Superior communication skills – both written and verbal – needs to communicate clear instructions from our internal team to our manufacturing partners
- Proven experience with a wide variety of fabrics: chiffon, CDC, sequins, knits, rayon, etc.
- Comfortable in a fast paced environment with an ability to meet objectives
Salary Range is $36 - $43 per hour depending on experience