What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Technical Designer - Outerwear position at G-III Apparel Group?
Success Profile:
The Sr. Technical Designer is responsible for ensuring that design vision is translated into a well-constructed and manufacturable garment that reflects brand’s esthetics and design integrity. As a member of the Technical Design team, you will conduct fit sessions, communicate fit session to vendors, G-III global offices and work cross-functionally to ensure accuracy of garment measurements, fit, construction details and flow of information while addressing any technical challenges during the development and production process.
This is an exciting time for a Sr. Technical Designer with 8 years of professional experience in a SKU intensive environment to join the Technical Design team as the Sr. Technical Designer for Dockers, Levi’s and Tommy Hilfiger.
Location (On Site): 512 7th Avenue, Midtown - Manhattan - Fashion District
Responsibilities
- Measure garments and organize for fittings
- Coordinate fit schedule and conduct fittings
- Create initial spec to final full graded spec
- Consult with designer to work on complicated garment construction and establish the fit for each brand
- Input in Tech packs with corrections / comments during fitting
- Create and manage Work In Progress reports
- Coordinate the production / delivery schedule weekly and coordinate fitting and fit samples accordingly
- Email / follow-up as needed with over-seas vendors
- Organize and maintain seasonal trim card library
Qualifications
- 8 Years of apparel Technical Design experience
- BA/BS Degree required or AA Fashion Degree
- Excellent communication skills
- Functional basic knowledge in technical fit & construction
- Sketch technical in Illustrator
- Ability to work in team environment
- Super Detailed and Organized
- Computer literate – Excel, Illustrator, Photoshop. PDM and PLM knowledge is a plus
The pay range for this position is: $85,000 - $115,000 per year
Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.
About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. | www.g-iii.com
G-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and marketing, which enables us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our team’s entrepreneurial spirit and our deep relationships across the industry.
G-III’s owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J., GIII Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under the Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Kenneth Cole, Levi’s, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville and more. G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Donna Karan Brands.
Salary : $85,000 - $115,000
