Assistant Technical Designer (US)

The Opportunity

Are you looking to enter the fashion design industry in a technical design role with endless opportunities? Are you looking to work with a collaborative and highly engaged team to support your skills and grow while supporting brand growth? QVC, the world's leading eCommerce retailer, is seeking an Assistant Technical Designer to support our Apparel Design, Development and Global sourcing team, responsible for creating private label apparel and collaborations.

Our Team

Our team is looking for a committed team player with knowledge of the Technical Design process and product construction. This individual should also have knowledge of patternmaking, grading, draping skill, garment construction and fitting skills. The Assistant Technical Designer provides support across all categories within the Technical Design organization for proprietary brands. The Assistant Technical Designer will be at the core of the Department aiding the team to facilitate the product development and Technical Design process. Categories include Women’s woven, knits, sweaters, swim wear, tailored and outerwear across multiple brands.

The Design, Development & Global Sourcing team is a team that works in a fast-paced environment where we interact with many areas of the company including creative design, print & color, fabric, sourcing, trend forecasting, buying, QA, and external vendor partners, to develop & execute product that will surprise and delight our customer, drive newness, while driving sales on all platforms. We look to help identify product development, fabric, construction, silhouette & fit trends and come up with standards and strategies to not only drive the business, but also to engage and satisfy the customers. Our team supports the apparel brands for both QVC and HSN.

Your Impact

· Support with technical skills as directed by Technical Designer and Sr. Technical Designer

· Update & maintain construction sketches in tech pack specifications

· Update & maintain grade rule guidelines and libraries

· Update & maintain development & production tech packs as directed by Technical Designer and Sr. Technical Designer

· Assist with preparation for Fit Sessions. Attend fit sessions and record notes for the Technical Designer

· Highlight and initiate spec, construction, material, or fit intent discrepancies to Technical Designers in preparing garments for proto and production fittings

· Prepare samples for best presentation prior to fit or sample review

· Assist in analyzing garment construction, workmanship, and analysis of pattern from vendor when needed

· Measure samples, compare construction and overall execution vs. tech pack requirement

· Participate in fit sessions to assist Technical Designer with the goal of expanding knowledge and experience across all categories

· Record results on the appropriate forms to be used for fit sessions and report writing

· Sample tracking

· Assist with report writing when necessary

· Adhere to the seasonal time and action calendars

· Daily communication and interaction with internal and external partners

· Presentation Skills – Presenting and conducting special projects as needed

What You Bring

· Bachelor’s Degree in fashion design or closely related program

· Minimum Experience: 0 - 3 years of industry experience

· Strong computer skills (Adobe Illustrator, PLM)

· Strong communication and presentation skills

· Team player

· Ability to multi-task, problem solve, and think outside the box

· Strong leader of self

· Detail-oriented with excellent time management and organizational skills

· Career-driven, strong work ethic and high-performance standards; able to work in fast paced environment

Our Total Rewards package includes benefits you’ll love such as competitive compensation, paid time off, an employee assistance program, parental leave, paid volunteer hours, and amazing company discounts! In our US market, you can also expect health care benefits starting on day 1, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement benefits.

QVC Group is committed to inclusion and belonging for all and ensuring that our workplace provides equal employment opportunities for all team members and candidates and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. As an equal opportunity employer, QVC Group is committed to a barrier-free employment process. If you need reasonable accommodations/support throughout, please contact us at [email protected] for assistance.

If provided, salary ranges are a general guideline only, and actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and geographic location as well as business and market conditions.