Senior Technical Designer Tea Living
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Department: Technical Design
Expectations for All Employees:
Supports the organization's mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and
competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, personalization, commitment to our community, and
accountability and ownership.
Objective:
Manage brand integrity throughout the product development process to ensure garments meet company?s
function and fit requirements to continually elevate the quality of the product. Create and foster a productive
environment for the technical design team, and manage team workflow to ensure all deliverables are on calendar.
Responsibilities:
? Manage the technical design team employee(s) and contractor(s), including talent and workflow
management.
? Own product classifications directly, and oversee the work of team members.
? Analyze fit on a live model and mannequin, while maintaining consistency.
? Evaluate garment fit, construction and trim details according to standards.
? Work with merchandising, design and product development to establish the direction of the fit and
garment details.
? Create and execute spec packs from concept to T.O.P. (inclusive of written comments on fit, construction,
and trims, digital photos and any other necessary information). Accuracy is essential.
? Communicate on a daily basis with vendors, merchandising and product development as it relates to the
execution of the product.
? Analyze and propose recommendations for improvements in both process and creative direction for the
product.
? Respond to sales and market product feedback with research and analysis and propose recommendations
to address concerns.
? Special projects.
Requirements:
? At least 5 years of experience in apparel design or technical design, preferably in children?s. Management
experience a must.
? Strong eye for pattern and ability to analyze garment specifications conceptually.
? Bachelor of Fine Arts, or equivalent advanced knowledge through work experience and intellectual
instruction.
? Complete understanding of fit, balance and garment construction; knowledge of fabrics and finishes as
related to the fit of the product.
? Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to persuasively present recommendations
cross-functionally.
? Excellent time and talent management skills
| Location: |
One Arkansas Street
Suite B
San Francisco, CA 94107
United States
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