Title
Technical Designer, Men’s Knits
Salary range: $78-$85k
What You’ll Be Responsible For:
- Work closely with designers and patternmakers to develop complete initial design tech packs and garment technical specifications using block patterns and original samples.
- Attend fittings and own execution of fit process in all stages from initial proto to through to Production TOP.
- Schedule and lead fit sessions by addressing all construction and fit issues for each garment. Identify fit problems and clearly offer solutions to correct. Cut, pin and drape the fit protos as necessary to clearly identify revisions.
- Update spec packages after each fitting using illustrator and photo shop to offer visual interpretation to the factories. Send and track comments and protos back to the factories ensuring constant follow-up.
- Act as the point of contact for vendors and answer questions regarding fit, specs, pattern, trims and construction. Daily communication with vendors required.
- Identify potential production, quality and costing issues and make recommendations to ensure brand integrity
- Develop fit standards to ensure size, construction and fit consistency within the brand and product categories.
- Research and resolve fit, pattern and construction issues. Continually research competition in the market for various construction techniques, new technology and fit.
- Manage the development to production process for own category and ensure seasonal deadlines are met
- Align and deliver to agreed calendar milestones
- Promote teamwork by resolving problems and removing barriers that prevent collaboration
- Pattern analyzation and balance evaluation.
Qualifications/Experience We’re Looking For:
- 4-8 years’ of work experience in the fashion industry including technical design and / or patternmaking with construction experience and full knowledge of total production timeline. Other knowledge should include an understanding of grading, costing of garments, textiles, garment testing, draping and fitting.
- Great interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with a cross-functional team. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task, proactively trouble shoot, problem solve, and effectively influence.
- Providing positive solutions to issues as they arise
- Understanding of production garment construction and fit. Must be able to interpret design intent and create alternative “production friendly” solutions.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize workload to meet calendar goals
- Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop & Excel
- Knowledge of patternmaking programs.
Benefits at Vince:
- Robust healthcare options for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, and health savings account with employer funding
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Hybrid work schedule
- Clothing allowance & merchandise discounts
- $400 annual gym reimbursement
- Monthly data/phone stipend
- Mental health support tools and telehealth psychology and psychiatry
- Family and caregiving benefits including a competitive paid parental leave program as well as supplemental infertility coverage
- Life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
- Supplemental hospital indemnity, specified disease, and accident coverage
- Pre-tax commuter benefits including transit and parking
- Discounted pet, home & auto, and legal insurance
V Opco, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. V Opco, LLC also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.
Skills Required
- 4-8 years of work experience in the fashion industry including technical design and/or patternmaking, construction experience
- Understanding of grading, costing of garments, textiles, garment testing, draping and fitting
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize workload
- Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop & Excel
- Knowledge of patternmaking programs
What We Do
Established in 2002, Vince is a leading global luxury apparel and accessories brand best known for creating elevated yet understated pieces for every day. The collections are inspired by the brand’s California origins and embody a feeling of warm and effortless style. Vince designs uncomplicated yet refined pieces that approach dressing with a sense of ease. Known for a range of luxury products, Vince offers women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, shoes, home, fragrance, and handbags. Vince products are sold in prestige locations worldwide. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles, the Company operates 48 full-price retail stores, 15 outlet stores and its e-commerce site, vince.com. Vince is searching for talent with passion, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit to contribute to the future development of the brand. As a company, Vince is committed to offering employees a challenging and rewarding work environment, opportunities for growth and development, a customer focused culture, a community to “give-back”, and competitive pay and benefits.
