Associate Technical Designer Intimates & Swim

Beverly Hills, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ABOUT US

Fashion Novais the worlds leading trend-to-market fashion and lifestyle brand with high-growth categories across its Women Men Kids and Beauty divisions. Renowned for delivering the most-wanted styles to millions worldwideFashion Novaearned the title of the Top 5 Most-Searched Fashion Brand on Google in 2022 alongside Louis Vuitton and Nike.

Founder & CEO Richard Saghian launched the brand in 2006 from a retail location in Los Angeles. After multiple store openings Saghian launched the e-commerce website forFashion Novain 2013 pioneering a disruptive social commerce model of affordable on-trend size-inclusive clothing online powered by an innovative social media-first marketing strategy.

Today Fashion Nova has amassed over 40 million social media followers with annual sales of approximately $2 billion!

The brands name has been featured in chart-topping hit songs by Cardi B Drake 21 Savage Saweetie The Game Tyga and Offset and its styles have been worn by many celebrities artists and athletes including Meg The Stallion Ice Spice Chris Brown Floyd Mayweather Rick Ross Kourtney Kardashian and Kylie Jenner.

ROLE OVERVIEW

As our Associate Technical Designer you are the architect of the perfect fit. Specializing in Swim and Intimates you will translate design concepts into wearable high-quality garments that balance comfort support and style. Youll own the technical development process from initial prototype to final production ensuring our close-to-body categories meet rigorous standards for fit construction and performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Own the Fit: Lead live fittings to evaluate support comfort and silhouette. Youll provide precise fit comments and visual corrections to vendors focusing on the unique challenges of stretch fabrics.
Technical Engineering: Establish and re-evaluate annual blocks. You will make direct fit corrections usingCAD and flat patternmaking ensuring consistency across all size ranges.
Precision Tech Packs: Build and maintain detailed Tech Packs specifically managing complex BOMs (trims elastics linings) construction templates and stretch-based grade rules.
Sample Lifecycle: Inspect all samplesfrom Proto to TOPensuring construction integrity proper stitch tension and adherence to quality standards.
Collaboration: Partner with Design and Development to select appropriate fabrications and trims that meet both aesthetic and cost goals.
Market Intelligence: Stay ahead of the curve on new bonding technologies seam constructions and consumer trends within the swim and lingerie markets.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Experience: 35 years in Technical Design with a specialized focus on Swim Intimates or high-stretch performance wear.
Pattern Expertise: Proven ability to make pattern adjustments for Junior and Plus sizing with a deep understanding of body contouring and support.
Technical Savvy: Proficiency in CAD software Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft/Google Suites.
Material Knowledge: A strong understanding of elastics specialized machinery (flatlock overlock) and how different knit fabrications impact fit and recovery.
Communication: Exceptional ability to communicate technical issues clearly to both domestic and overseas partners.
Bonus Points: Experience using PLM software.

BENEFITS

Brand new state-of-the-art HQ in Beverly Hillls!
Formalized career paths for continued professional growth
Comprehensive health insurance across MedicalDental and Vision
401k match with immediate vesting upon eligibility
Weekly catered lunches & fully-stock kitchen pantry!
Opportunities to travel for trade shows and vendor meetings
Summer Fridays Early Departure
Team bonding events and programs
Attractive employee discounts!

Fashion Nova LLC and subsidiaries thereof is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are steadfast in our commitment to equal employment opportunities and pledge that these objectives are reflected in all aspects of our daily operations. We will continue to recruit hire train and advance in employment qualified individuals in all job titles without regard to race color national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity religion age status as a protected veteran criminal history or status as an individual with a disability; and shall not discriminate against any individual any such characteristic nor any other classification protected by local state andor federal law.

NOTICE AT COLLECTION

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ABOUT USFashion Novais the worlds leading trend-to-market fashion and lifestyle brand with high-growth categories across its Women Men Kids and Beauty divisions. Renowned for delivering the most-wanted styles to millions worldwideFashion Novaearned the title of the Top 5 Most-Searched Fashion Brand ...