Part Time Production Technical Designer in New York, New York at La Ligne

Location: New York, NY (Soho)
Work Schedule: In Office weekly on Wednesday (fitting preparation) - Thursday (weekly fitting 10:30 - 12:30pm)
Hours: 80 hours/month

At La Ligne (http://www.lalignenyc.com), we believe in the universal appeal of the stripe—always classic, forever chic. With a nod to its iconic roots, we created La Ligne to give women a few new (and unexpected) ways to wear it. La Ligne offers versatile clothing collections inspired by the line with endless styling options.

We’re inspired by all kinds of self-expression. We design everyday necessities and the occasional splurge—the kind of clothing we would want to wear. We prize functionality but we also want you to have fun while you’re at it. In other words, if you can’t eat, dance and drink in it, we won’t make it. And while some clothes stay and some go, we want to be the ones that stay awhile.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with design, production teams to ensure smooth transition from development to production stage to guarantee that product specifications are viable and in accordance with the product design.
• Identify potential problems with products and follow through to ensure concerns are resolved as scheduled
• Prior to fitting, familiarize yourself with TP and SMS sample, review and compare tech pack history at the SMS, PPS stages for accuracy and details, included but not limited to: comparing sample to pattern (wovens), measuring sample, checking tech pack points of measure, previous sample/production, design/founders’ comments & factory callouts in order to prepare for the fitting – unless this information is listed in TP. *previous/reference sample and pattern readily available for fitting
• During fittings, Lead fitting for all fit related issues on SMS and PPS for all above listed categories, included but not limited to: Highlight previous fitting comments, factory’s notes, workmanship details (if necessary), take notes/photos and finally recap each style fit / design changes
• Post fittings, partner with production manager to discuss priority (all weekly comments to be sent within 48 hours) - update tech packs, email fit comments and specs
• Draft a technical design or construction sketch when required to convey changes with manufacturers and vendors to produce a design
• communicate with all vendors making sure all factory questions/concerns are answered quickly to avoid delays
• Collaborate with production team to review TOPs as necessary for all above listed categories according to quality control standards
• Issue graded measures based on grading rules and style specifications, once PP sample is approved
• Collaborate with overseas factories on suggestions/issues regarding grading rules
• Collaborate with domestic grading company to make sure that grading rules are in accordance with pattern grading when applicable for domestic production
• Ad hoc projects as assigned by production manager, include but are not limited to: review and update grading rules, review and update (if necessary) tech pack template, assist with transferring tech designer’s procedure from excel to Zedonk system once available, create quality standards manual, etc.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of experience in technical design or fashion production
• Proficient in Excel and Illustrator
• Must have knowledge in pattern making, fit and grading
• Excellent people skills, ability to motivate and teach leaders to succeed
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• A natural collaborator with strict attention to detail

Pay Rate: $35/hr-$45/hr (pay is based on experience)