Assistant Technical Designer

About Intradeco Apparel

Founded in 1982 and with deep roots in the textile industry since 1921, Intradeco has grown into a global vertical manufacturing company, supplying quality casual clothing and thermal underwear to major retailers in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. At Intradeco, we provide a holistic approach to apparel manufacturing, encompassing all stages from ideation phase to final product distribution. Our vertical integration, combined with our lean manufacturing capability, allows us to respond quickly to market demands, handle direct-to-store and replenishment programs, and offer unique flexibility to our customers.

Our Team

We are dedicated to our mission and passionate about collaboration, moving quickly, and breaking down barriers, leveraging technology, eliminating bureaucracy, and constantly striving to evolve. Our cultural foundation is built on trust, teamwork, quality, sustainability, and integrity.

This is a Freelance position in Miami, FL.

Support the Technical Design Team and partner with Design/Merchandising, Product Development and Sourcing teams, helping build seasonal apparel assortments from product development through final production fit.

Tech/ Fit

• Work with Technical Designer and Pattern Maker to create measurements and construction sheets from development to production; update as necessary.
• Update technical components in PLM systems, work with PLM coordinator and Design team.
• Build on knowledge of sewing and garment construction and stitches.
• Maintain grade rules for each category/style within PLM systems.
• Update measurements sheet in BC PLM as needed.
• Measure & prepare fit samples for fit sessions; assist in fittings.
• Attend style fittings, assisting pattern maker and TD working towards sealing style approval.
• Assist in taking fit photos and videos as needed of fit samples.
• Help create fit comments; these are added into BC PLM.
• Update construction sheet based on any update outcome during fitting.
• Assist in 3D pattern renderings if needed.
• Request and process sample yardage; punch for weight, inspect for defects, roll fabric, log into fabric book and storage area.
• Enter styles into seasonal sample flow tracking chart.
• Work with the sample makers, providing needed information/tools to complete samples daily.
• Partner with sourcing, assisting with special requests of TOP and full-size run production, help measure and sample quality review.
• Prepare garment shipping documents such as fit reports, garment labels and shipping labels.
• Help maintain fit block Library.
• Help with fit comparisons reports, measuring samples, taking pictures, maintaining seasonal changes.

Communication

• Must be a self-starter with good communication skills, possess a high work ethic and can work well in both a team environment and independent.
• Must be able to multi-task, have a strong sense of urgency, excellent time management skills and able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Interact daily with Design and Production teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Information

• 3-5 years previous experience
• Knowledge of Apparel manufacturing, Technical Design and Fashion Design, basic garment constructions, and basic pattern making
• Proficiency in MS Office, Illustrator, and Acrobat Pro
• Knowledge of 3D software and PLM (preferred)
• Must be able to work in a team setting environment as well as independently
• Possess strong organizational skills, communication and attention to detail

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay – We believe in rewarding success and showing our employees just how much they’re valued in a variety of different ways, including compensation.
• Health and Wellness – There’s nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.
• Time away from work – Sometimes we need time away to be with family, enjoy our hobbies, focus on our health or just simply recharge. We are committed to helping out employees create a work-life harmony!
• Growth and Development – We are constantly seeking to offer opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
• Financial planning and wellbeing – We offer access to benefits, programs and education to help our employees protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future, including a generous 401(k) match.
• Extras, discounts, and perks – Generous discounts to our company and related companies are offered.
• Equal Opportunity Employment