SENIOR TECHNICAL DESIGNER / PATTERN MAKER
Liverpool is an innovative, lifestyle brand committed to inspiring personal style and helping its community of customers feel like the best version of themselves. We offer a relatable and intentional design aesthetic featuring feminine silhouettes.
Seeking an exceptionally detail oriented Technical Designer/Pattern maker with a background in denim and sportswear manufacturing.
Role requirements are as follows, but not limited to:
- Oversee the technical design process from development through production
- Ability to create a full detailed tech pack with all specifications in a PLM system (BOM, spec sheet, construction pages etc)
- Have a keen eye for design/aesthetic concepts
- Understanding of the denim and sportswear market
- Knowledge in all aspects of fit, construction, design detail and balanced pattern shapes.
- Maintain superior fit quality standards
- Strong pattern making and grading background
- Lead fittings strategically and efficiently
- Collaborate with Technical Design Director in the development of specifications for each style
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with overseas vendors as well as internal teams
- Critique each style for the appropriate construction and offer suggestions for improvement
- Apply the appropriate corrections to a sample to maintain a balanced fit
- Work closely with production on the specifications of each style adopted for production (ie correct quality fabric, trims etc..)
- Exceptional follow through on calendar deadlines
- Ability to maintain effective and efficient organization of samples and paperwork
Qualifications are as follows:
- Associates Degree – 3-5 years’ experience in the industry
- Proficient and strong in Adobe Illustrator
- Proficiency in PLM programs
- Strong technical knowledge of construction and fit
- Proactive approach to problem solving
- Adaptable in cross-functional team-oriented tasks
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent communication skills