Associate Technical Designer

Diane Gilman (RTW Division) is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Associate Technical Designer to join our Technical Design team. The ideal candidate will support the technical design process- ensuring fit, quality, and construction standards are maintained across all styles. In this role,you will collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Production, and Overseas partners across multiple brands and categories of knit and soft woven womenswear.

This is a mid level position. Candidates must have at least 4 years of working experience in Technical Design not including internships.

• Follow established fit standards and processes.
• Track, prepare and measure fit samples before fittings.
• Support Senior Technical Designer in reviewing and evaluating sample measurements and construction of all fit samples to determine they are meeting intended design requirements.
• Collaborate with design and production teams through live model fittings.
• Take clear notes for designated product area during fittings.
• Give input during fittings to communicate fit issues and give solutions to improve garment fit and construction.
• Issue revised product specifications and fit correction comments after the fittings in the PLM system. This includes photo or sketch corrections and pattern correction images as necessary.
• Work with the Production Team in meeting timelines and communicating the necessary information to the overseas factories.
• Check all grading and tolerances are updated properly for bulk production.
• Follow through with questions and requests from overseas partners via email.

• College or university level degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Technical Design, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of working experience in Technical Design is required in addition to or aside from internships.
• Experience in womenswear is required.
• Basic pattern making knowledge is required. Candidates must know how fit corrections will be conveyed in revising patterns to communicate with factories.
• Must be proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Excel, and PLM systems. Experience with Centric PLM is highly preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and meet seasonal deadlines.
• Experience working with overseas vendors in a corporate apparel environment.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Must be able to identify problems as well as create solutions to correct the issue.
• Ability to work closely in collaboration with all cross functional partners.
• Motivated to grow as a Technical Designer and willing to learn new ways of working.
• Proactive in following through with multiple priorities.
• Must be able to work onsite 5 days a week. This is not a hybrid role.