Mid-Level Fashion Technical Designer

We are the designer of Cinch and Cruel is searching for its newest team member at our office in Denver Colorado! Our next Technical Designer (MidLevel) will need to possess excellent team skills and basic garment fit and construction knowledge. Whoever fills this position will be responsible for supporting the entire Product Development Department. The person who fills this position also needs to have a passion for the work they do and a strong desire to learn and grow.

Our employees have the opportunity to work in a fun casual laidback atmosphere. If you have a base amount of Technical Design experience or educational background then this is your opportunity to be a part of something great! We want to hear from you if you possess the following skills abilities and qualifications:

As a Technical Designer you would be responsible for:

• Post design sheets onto FTP site and notify vendors for costing
• Create and update technical packets in PLM ensuring that all details are commercially viable with the factories and are the most cost effective
• Review samples and/or paper patterns from contractors for design accuracy and integrity
• Communicate fit comments to overseas and domestic vendors in a timely manner
• Execute design and fit intent into bulk production while maintaining quality and cost standards
• Lead fit sessions and take initiative as the fit expert of a specific product category or brand
• Ensure size and fit consistency within the brand and across product categories
• Ensure deadlines are met
• Track and manage workflow and workload for own products
• Ensure availability of fit models.
• Build and maintain fit base libraries including sketches and finished garment measurements
• Collaborate with product development and design teams on creation of style: from initial specifications and construction detail to fit intent. Foster open communication and team environment with all business partners
• Identify and proactively engage business partners when issues arise with recommendations for viable options/solutions
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that enables you to get along with customers clients coworkers and management.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree (B. A.) from fouryear college or university
• At least 3 years related experience and/or training
• Proficient in use of Illustrator required
• Working knowledge of Photoshop
• Strong knowledge in patternmaking including grading construction and fit
• Ability to analyze quality and maintain standards with contractors
• Ability to produce computer generated technical sketches
• Ability to multitask: Use the combination of organization time management scheduling and preparation to get multiple tasks completed by the established deadlines
• Selfmotivated with a strong sense of urgency; strong sense of time awareness
• Thorough attention to detail and organizational skills
• Technical knowledge of fabrics finishes trims and techniques
• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
• Creative approach to problem solving
• Teamoriented proactive attituded

Benefits And Well Being

Medical (Two plan options to choose from; for employees and their families)

• Dental (Two plan options to choose from; for employees and their families)
• Vision
• Supplemental Health Benefits Accident Coverage Critical Illness Coverage Identity Theft Protection Legal Insurance and Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts
• Basic Life & AD&D Insurance at no cost to employees
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Income protection programs for Short & LongTerm Disability
• 401(K) Retirement Savings Program with a Company Match (Traditional and Roth options)