MA FRANGINE: Fashion jobs

Anthropologie is hiring, too bad I live in California. For you guys who live in PA or are willing to relocate, here are their latest openings in the design department. For more jobs or to apply to any of the ones posted below click here.

Patternmaker/Technical Design

Tracking Code

2815

Job Description

Patternmaker/Technical Design

Urban Outfitters, Inc. is looking for talented Patternmakers who are interested in using their pattern making skills to problem solve the fit of complicated garments as Technical Designers within our Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie and Free People Brands. We are willing to train Patternmakers with no previous Technical Design experience.

Objective: To develop a garment suited to the designer's vision while simultaneously ensuring that a high level of quality and fit are achieved within the established price point and time frame. The Technical Designer for Wovens will support and collaborate with the wovens design team.

Responsibilities:

Review new styles with wovens designers to understand vision, and concept.
Advise wovens designers on pattern design and garment construction.
Collaborate with wovens designers to determine the best fabric and trim combinations which result in a proto set up.
Conduct weekly fittings with live fit models. Fit all garments to meet Company standards, Designer standards and Buyer standards.
Effectively communicate to vendors any required changes to the proto and repeat the fit process as required.
Facilitate on-going communication with vendors and respond to any technical questions.
Create and/or adjust patterns for vendor use as needed.
Draw sketches to illustrate desired pattern changes and communicate changes to vendor.
Ensure fittings and graded specs are completed within the allotted time frame.
Issue graded specs to vendor upon fit and production approval.

REQUIRED SKILLS/EDUCATION:
1. Bachelors Degree in Fashion Design or related field is required.
2. Position requires pattern making experience and pattern correction skills. Applicants must be able to adjust patterns to reflect fit changes and communicate with vendors.
3. Strong knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, sewing, technical drawing, measuring and fitting.
4. Ability to communicate technical information to vendors, manufacturers, designers.
5. Understanding of technical terminology, machinery and computer design programs.
6. Ability to organize work, manage time and schedule projects to meet deadlines.

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Company Location

Urban Home Office (99)

Job Location

Philadelphia, PA, US.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Associate Manager of Product Development & Production for Knits

Tracking Code

3384

Job Description

Associate Manager of Product Development and Production for Urban Knits

Reports to: Associate Category Manager/Category Manager

Objective: To follow the product from inception, including fabric & trim development and proto sampling, and final approval until the style is either production approved or dropped.

Job Skills:

Management and communication skills to work effectively with designers and vendors
Problem predicting and problem solving skills that allow for a proactive approach to the business
Organizational skills necessary to handle multiple tasks and reports and complete them within deadlines
Ability to think analytically and plan strategically to the needs of the business

Responsibilities:
Assist in the management of the product development & production process

Sourcing:

Manage the product development time & action calendars in the system –identify exceptions to manager and offer solutions
Order sample development yardage and maintain the fabric recap to ensure all information is updated and accurate
Track all phases of development in PDM including fabric, wash, color, strike off, trim, artwork, pre-proto samples and finalization samples to ensure on time delivery
Monitor development information to insure that costs and production parameters fall within reasonable standards for the brand
Become knowledgeable of global sourcing of fabrics and trims
Develop an understanding of Development Lead-times globally and use the knowledge to challenge vendors, working to reduce when possible
Maintain all development reporting requirements including line plan analysis, calendar actualization & developed vs booked reports. Use information to improve process for future seasons

Costing:

Gather costing information and ensure costing report is updated and accurate
Prepare all merchant cost sheets
Gather mini markers and learn to look for efficiencies
Work on price bucket targets for allocations purposes with management
Understand any fit/ design changes that would effect price and follow up with vendors for revised prices as required
Develop and understanding of global costing and labor rates by creating and maintaining a data base of final production SAM's for all products and labor rates globally
Develop an understanding of raw material costing for product development and negotiation purposes

Manage the Time and Action Process:

Track all phases of adopted styles in PDM including fabric, wash, color, strike off, trim, artwork, 1st bulk fit approval samples ensuring on time delivery
Coordinate with Production Team on any color / style assortment dates by establishing and ensuring vendors ability to meet those dates
Gather target approval dates from vendors and challenge when needed. Maintain dates in PDM
Oversee the flow of samples through the tech department with Web PDM and hands-on prioritization
Analyze approval timing to ensure the process is efficient—look for places to improve
Ensure all wash care instructions are disseminated to the vendors and troubleshoot any issues

Samples: Order and track in all sales samples, photo shoot, presentation,

Management of WIP:

Review all order placements management and place all orders. Finalize all deliveries with management input
Ensure established place dates are adhered to
Ensure all Final Fit approvals are complete prior to Target Approval Date by managing the 2nd & 3rd Bulk fitting process as required
Advise size & color details as required
Update confirmed deliveries in PDM
Keep Wip and Supplier Business Recaps updated and accurate with orders, changes and issues.
Review vendor Time & Actions Dates and challenge any fabric / cut and ship dates that are not acceptable. Roll up exceptions to management and offer solutions
Continually follow up with factories to ensure styles are on the required production schedule and shipped on time—roll up any exceptions to management and offer solutions
Track Ship document information and update Wip accordingly
Ensure TOP samples sent by vendors and are approved when required by tech prior shipment due date.
Ensure that factories have all labels in a timely manor and handle any price ticket issues
Follow though with buyers to obtain all official PO's with correct information in a timely manor and forward to factories.
Press and UK samples to meet required deadlines
Collect line review samples as required

Education Requirement: Bachelors degree in fashion related field

Experience Requirement: 5+ years of experience working for a retail organization in an apparel product development and production capacity. Experience working on knit product category is strongly preferred.

URBN1

Company Location

Urban Home Office (99)

Job Location

Philadelphia, PA, US.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Director of Sourcing + Product Development

Tracking Code

1569

Job Description

We are building a cutting edge Production, Sourcing and Product Development organization and seeking individuals that will be the driving force in working with one of our three brands. This Brand Director will be the key individual supporting the Brand and working with the Executive Team to create, implement and continuously improve upon our concept to market (CTM) process. This person will manage a team of product development and production professionals supporting this initiative. You will have responsibility for maximizing the current and future product development performance of the Brand. The Brand Director will be charged with developing and leading the initiatives that support business growth, as well as to provide overall management to the team, including clear communication of goals and objectives. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Staffing/Structure: • Assess, coach and develop staff. Build the appropriate team to ensure effective day to day management of each business group. • Ability to lead change, and coach team to respond to a rapidly changing business environment. • Facilitate corporate initiative of global work shift. • Ability to work within a matrix organization. Sourcing: • Strategize with business partners on needs by Brand. • Partner with Director of Sourcing to outline 2-3 year sourcing plans for vendor partners. • Align global work shift priorities to vendor partners. • Responsible for understanding/testing new opportunities by region, and how they will create business opportunities for our brands. • Control factory allocations. Visionary Thinking: • Emphasis on strategic thinking. • Evaluate current processes and make recommendations for change- reduce redundancy. • Optimization- continuous examination for better, smarter, faster ways of doing business. • Global organizational alignment o Clarity of purpose o Roles/Responsibilities • Pursue factory direct initiative with key suppliers. Margin/ Inventory Management: • Meet or exceed divisional margin goals • Ownership of product flow, balancing needs of customers, distribution centers and suppliers. Travel Required: • 4-6 times per year to manufacturing locations.

Required Skills

• 10+ years experience managing and leading a Production and Sourcing or Production team. • Significant leadership experience managing large diverse teams. • Experience traveling overseas • Creative and challenged by thinking beyond your limits • Experience managing vendor relationships • Experience working cross functionally in a matrix environment

Company Location

Urban Home Office (99)

Job Location

Philadelphia, PA, US.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Product Development & Production Coordinator-Knits

Tracking Code

3280

Job Description

Title: Product Development & Production Coordinator

Reports to: Product Development/Production Manager

Objective: To follow the product from inception, including fabric & trim development and proto sampling, and final approval until the style is either production approved or dropped.

Oversees: Product Development & Production Assistant Functions

Job Skills:

Management and communication skills to work effectively with designers and vendors
Problem predicting and problem solving skills that allow for a proactive approach to the business
Organizational skills necessary to handle multiple tasks and reports and complete them within deadlines
Ability to think analytically and plan strategically to the needs of the business

Responsibilities:

Assist in the management of the product development & production process

Sourcing -

Manage the product development time & action calendars in the system - identify exceptions to manager and offer solutions
Order sample development yardage and maintain the fabric recap to ensure all information is updated and accurate
Track all phases of development in PDM including fabric, wash, color, strike off, trim, artwork, pre-proto samples and finalization samples to ensure on time delivery
Monitor development information to insure that costs and production parameters fall within reasonable standards for the brand
Become knowledgeable of global sourcing of fabrics and trims
Develop an understanding of Development Lead-times globally and use the knowledge to challenge vendors, working to reduce when possible
Maintain all development reporting requirements including line plan analysis, calendar actualization & developed vs booked reports. use information to improve process for future seasons

Costing -

Gather costing information and ensure costing report is updated and accurate
Prepare all merchant costs sheets
Gather mini markers and learn to look for efficiencies
Work on price bucket targets for allocations purposes with management
Understand any fit/design changes that would effect price and follow up with vendors for revised prices as required
Develop an understanding of global costing and labor rates by creating and maintaining a database of final production SAM's for all products and labor rates globally
Develop an understanding of raw material costing for product development and negotiation purposes

Manage the Time and Action Process -

Track all phases of adopted styles in PDM including fabric, wash, color, strike off, trim, artwork, 1st bulk fit approval samples ensuring on time delivery
Coordinate with Production Team on any color/style assortment dates by establishing and ensuring vendors ability to meet those dates
Gather target approval dates from vendors and challenge when needed. Maintain dates in PDM
Oversee the flow of samples through the tech department with Web PDM and hands-on prioritization
Analyze approval timing to ensure the process is efficient - look for places to improve
Ensure all wash care instructions are disseminated to the vendors and troubleshoot any issues

Samples -

Order and track in all sales samples, photo shoot, presentation

Management of WIP -

Review all order placements management and place all orders. Finalize all deliveries with management input
Ensure established place dates are adhered to
Ensure all Final Fit approvals are complete prior to Target Approval Date by managing the 2nd & 3rd Bulk fitting process as required
Advise size & color details as required
Update confirmed deliveries in PDM
Keep WIP and Supplies Business Recaps updated and accurate with orders, changes and issues
Review vendor Time & Action Dates and challenge any fabric/cut and ship dates that are not acceptable. Roll up exceptions to management and offer solutions
Continually follow up with factories to ensure styles are on the required production schedule and shipped on time - roll up any exceptions to management and offer solutions
Track Ship document information and update WIP accordingly
Ensure TOP samples sent by vendors are approved when required by tech prior to shipment due date
Ensure that factories have all labels in a timely manor and handle any price ticket issues
Follow through with buyers to obtain all official PO's with correct information in a timely manor and forward to factories
Press and UK samples to meet required deadlines
Collect line review samples as required

Education Requirement: Bachelors degree in fashion related field

Experience Requirement: 3 years experience in apparel production and/or import business.

URBN3

Company Location

Urban Home Office (99)

Job Location

Philadelphia, PA, US.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Product Development/Production Coordinator- Wovens for Anthropologie

Tracking Code

3557

Job Description

Product Development/Production Coordinator- Wovens for Anthropologie

Reports to: Category Manager

Objective: To follow the product from inception, including fabric & trim development and proto sampling, and final approval until the style is either production approved or dropped.

Job Skills:

Management and communication skills to work effectively with designers and vendors
Problem predicting and problem solving skills that allow for a proactive approach to the business
Organizational skills necessary to handle multiple tasks and reports and complete them within deadlines
Ability to think analytically and plan strategically to the needs of the business

Responsibilities:

Assist in the management of the product development & production process

Sourcing -

Manage the product development time & action calendars in the system - identify exceptions to manager and offer solutions
Order sample development yardage and maintain the fabric recap to ensure all information is updated and accurate
Track all phases of development in PDM including fabric, wash, color, strike off, trim, artwork, pre-proto samples and finalization samples to ensure on time delivery
Monitor development information to insure that costs and production parameters fall within reasonable standards for the brand
Become knowledgeable of global sourcing of fabrics and trims
Develop an understanding of Development Lead-times globally and use the knowledge to challenge vendors, working to reduce when possible
Maintain all development reporting requirements including line plan analysis, calendar actualization & developed vs booked reports. use information to improve process for future seasons

Costing -

Gather costing information and ensure costing report is updated and accurate
Prepare all merchant costs sheets
Gather mini markers and learn to look for efficiencies
Work on price bucket targets for allocations purposes with management
Understand any fit/design changes that would effect price and follow up with vendors for revised prices as required
Develop an understanding of global costing and labor rates by creating and maintaining a database of final production SAM's for all products and labor rates globally
Develop an understanding of raw material costing for product development and negotiation purposes

Manage the Time and Action Process -

Track all phases of adopted styles in PDM including fabric, wash, color, strike off, trim, artwork, 1st bulk fit approval samples ensuring on time delivery
Coordinate with Production Team on any color/style assortment dates by establishing and ensuring vendors ability to meet those dates
Gather target approval dates from vendors and challenge when needed. Maintain dates in PDM
Oversee the flow of samples through the tech department with Web PDM and hands-on prioritization
Analyze approval timing to ensure the process is efficient - look for places to improve
Ensure all wash care instructions are disseminated to the vendors and troubleshoot any issues

Samples -

Order and track in all sales samples, photo shoot, presentation

Management of WIP -

Review all order placements management and place all orders. Finalize all deliveries with management input
Ensure established place dates are adhered to
Ensure all Final Fit approvals are complete prior to Target Approval Date by managing the 2nd & 3rd Bulk fitting process as required
Advise size & color details as required
Update confirmed deliveries in PDM
Keep WIP and Supplies Business Recaps updated and accurate with orders, changes and issues
Review vendor Time & Action Dates and challenge any fabric/cut and ship dates that are not acceptable. Roll up exceptions to management and offer solutions
Continually follow up with factories to ensure styles are on the required production schedule and shipped on time - roll up any exceptions to management and offer solutions
Track Ship document information and update WIP accordingly
Ensure TOP samples sent by vendors are approved when required by tech prior to shipment due date
Ensure that factories have all labels in a timely manor and handle any price ticket issues
Follow through with buyers to obtain all official PO's with correct information in a timely manor and forward to factories
Press and UK samples to meet required deadlines
Collect line review samples as required

Education Requirement: Bachelors degree in fashion related field

Experience Requirement: 5+ years of experience in a product development and production capacity focused on denim category. Must have previous experience in denim and denim washes.

Company Location

Urban Home Office (99)

Job Location

Philadelphia, PA, US.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Product Development/Production Coordinator-Knits for Anthropologie

Tracking Code

3556

Job Description

Title: Product Development & Production Coordinator-Knits for Anthropologie

Reports to: Product Development/Production Manager

Objective: To follow the product from inception, including fabric & trim development and proto sampling, and final approval until the style is either production approved or dropped.

Oversees: Product Development & Production Assistant Functions

Job Skills:

Management and communication skills to work effectively with designers and vendors
Problem predicting and problem solving skills that allow for a proactive approach to the business
Organizational skills necessary to handle multiple tasks and reports and complete them within deadlines
Ability to think analytically and plan strategically to the needs of the business

Responsibilities:

Assist in the management of the product development & production process

Sourcing -

Manage the product development time & action calendars in the system - identify exceptions to manager and offer solutions
Order sample development yardage and maintain the fabric recap to ensure all information is updated and accurate
Track all phases of development in PDM including fabric, wash, color, strike off, trim, artwork, pre-proto samples and finalization samples to ensure on time delivery
Monitor development information to insure that costs and production parameters fall within reasonable standards for the brand
Become knowledgeable of global sourcing of fabrics and trims
Develop an understanding of Development Lead-times globally and use the knowledge to challenge vendors, working to reduce when possible
Maintain all development reporting requirements including line plan analysis, calendar actualization & developed vs booked reports. use information to improve process for future seasons

Costing -

Gather costing information and ensure costing report is updated and accurate
Prepare all merchant costs sheets
Gather mini markers and learn to look for efficiencies
Work on price bucket targets for allocations purposes with management
Understand any fit/design changes that would effect price and follow up with vendors for revised prices as required
Develop an understanding of global costing and labor rates by creating and maintaining a database of final production SAM's for all products and labor rates globally
Develop an understanding of raw material costing for product development and negotiation purposes

Manage the Time and Action Process -

Track all phases of adopted styles in PDM including fabric, wash, color, strike off, trim, artwork, 1st bulk fit approval samples ensuring on time delivery
Coordinate with Production Team on any color/style assortment dates by establishing and ensuring vendors ability to meet those dates
Gather target approval dates from vendors and challenge when needed. Maintain dates in PDM
Oversee the flow of samples through the tech department with Web PDM and hands-on prioritization
Analyze approval timing to ensure the process is efficient - look for places to improve
Ensure all wash care instructions are disseminated to the vendors and troubleshoot any issues

Samples -

Order and track in all sales samples, photo shoot, presentation

Management of WIP -

Review all order placements management and place all orders. Finalize all deliveries with management input
Ensure established place dates are adhered to
Ensure all Final Fit approvals are complete prior to Target Approval Date by managing the 2nd & 3rd Bulk fitting process as required
Advise size & color details as required
Update confirmed deliveries in PDM
Keep WIP and Supplies Business Recaps updated and accurate with orders, changes and issues
Review vendor Time & Action Dates and challenge any fabric/cut and ship dates that are not acceptable. Roll up exceptions to management and offer solutions
Continually follow up with factories to ensure styles are on the required production schedule and shipped on time - roll up any exceptions to management and offer solutions
Track Ship document information and update WIP accordingly
Ensure TOP samples sent by vendors are approved when required by tech prior to shipment due date
Ensure that factories have all labels in a timely manor and handle any price ticket issues
Follow through with buyers to obtain all official PO's with correct information in a timely manor and forward to factories
Press and UK samples to meet required deadlines
Collect line review samples as required

Education Requirement: Bachelors degree in fashion related field

Experience Requirement: 3 years experience in apparel production and/or import business.

RBN3

Company Location

Urban Home Office (99)

Job Location

Philadelphia, PA, US.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Senior Manager, Knits Product Development, Urban Outfitters

Tracking Code

2768

Job Description

Oversees: Product Development Coordinators; Associate Production Manager

Objective: Lead and manage the category team from concept to delivery into the distribution center. Create and adhere to brand calendar. Establish Strategic plans with the intent to meet brand objectives including IMU, MMU & Sales Plan and brand right product.

Job Skills:

Strong leadership and communication skills as necessary to orchestrate the efforts of others, both internally and externally, toward desired end results
Ability to work with all levels of management and in a matrix reporting environment
Ability to think analytically and plan strategically to the needs of the business
Strong problem predicting and problem solving skills that allow for a proactive approach to the business
Knowledge of raw material development and sourcing & costing globally Ability to analyze and determine cost of goods
Ability to visit a buying office or factory and assess whether or not the facility has the necessary infrastructure and is capable of handling the Company's development and production needs
Technical knowledge of raw materials and apparel construction
Strong organization skills in order to handle multiple tasks and reports and complete them within deadlines
Must have solid experience with washes

Responsibilities:

Sourcing:

Possess the ability to create a development calendar based on multiple lead-times and requirements and monitor adherence
Research and Development of new fabrics & trims that will enhance the established sourcing strategy of esthetic & cost.
Effectively coordinate the process of new fabric developments, trims and washes using line plan for planning purposes.
Allocate accurately and successfully to the established parameters of corporate sourcing matrix strategy for both suppliers & mills
Actively monitor existing suppliers & mills and new resources for potential key supplier development
Actively monitor internal and external processes and performance to insure we are continually optimized for speed to market
Be an expert in development lead-times globally and use the knowledge to challenge vendors, working to reduce when possible
Development yearly projections by supplier. Monitor actual bookings on a regular basis and make adjustments to plans accordingly
Develop and monitor production capacities for vendors on a monthly basis with the intent to book production space as required
Provide Analysis on Developed Fabrics & Styles vs Line Plan. Report on Calendar Actualization.
Anticipate potential quality problems of new styles and fabrics
Understand and manage product development costs; work towards strategies for reducing and/or eliminating development charges
Manage the chase/ reorder process to ensure required lead-times & processes are met
Provide Proto Rating in Web PDM and act accordingly based on results

Costing:

Take a proactive approach to prices and offer up cost competitive alternatives during product development
Understand raw material costing for product development and negotiation purposes
Possess ability to predict best estimated garment costing in sketch and style development stages and balance with merchants' target retail needs.
Ability to provide fair and accurate price range targets to suppliers according to established corporate guidelines.
Analyze and negotiate all final costing components incrementally after orders are placed.
Understand global costing
Ability to review mini-markers and identify opportunities in efficiency and cost
Understand fit and design modifications that affect price and follow through with vendors for updating as required
Insure opening and final PO's are made available to production team in accordance with established guidelines.

Manage the Time and Action Process:

Monitor T&A gathering; understand predictable and expected production timing; insure validity and compliance.
Review vendors' and internal adherence to the approval calendar and manage by exception
Ensure vendors' and internal adherence to the Bulk Fitting process

Management of WIP:

Manage the order placement process to ensure the best possible deliveries are acquired
Oversee management of the WIP for potential delivery issues--troubleshoot and offer workable strategic solutions
Personnel Management:
Supervise the efforts of the Product Development Coordinators and Assistants
Supervise a close interface between PD team and production team that results in consistent on-time deliveries
Responsible for personnel duties such as monitoring performance, training, providing motivation and constructive feedback
Identify and develop staff for succession planning.
Develop and execute cross-functional training activities

Company Location

Urban Home Office (99)

Job Location

Philadelphia, PA, US.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Technical Designer for Sweaters

Tracking Code

1615

Job Description

TECHNICAL DESIGNER for SWEATERS

Objective: To develop a garment suited to the designer's vision while simultaneously ensuring that a high level of quality and fit are achieved within the established price point and time frame. The Technical Designer for Sweaters will support and collaborate with the sweaters design teams.

Responsibilities:

Review new styles with sweaters designers to understand vision, and concept.
Advise sweaters designers on pattern design and garment construction.
Collaborate with sweaters designers to determine the best fabric and trim combinations which result in a proto set up.
Conduct weekly fittings with live fit models. Fit all garments to meet Company standards, Designer standards and Buyer standards.
Effectively communicate to vendors any required changes to the proto and repeat the fit process as required.
Facilitate on-going communication with vendors and respond to any technical questions.
Create and/or adjust patterns for vendor use as needed.
Draw sketches to illustrate desired pattern changes and communicate changes to vendor.
Ensure fittings and graded specs are completed within the allotted time frame.
Issue graded specs to vendor upon fit and production approval.

Required Skills

REQUIRED SKILLS/EDUCATION:

Bachelors Degree in Fashion Design or related field is required.
Strong knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, sewing, technical drawing, measuring and fitting.
Ability to communicate technical information to vendors, manufacturers, designers.
Understanding of technical terminology, machinery and computer design programs.
Ability to organize work, manage time and schedule projects to meet deadlines.

Required Experience

Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in a technical design capacity. Experience working with sweaters is required for this position.

Company Location

Urban Home Office (99)

Job Location

Philadelphia, PA, US.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Technical Designer, Knits

Tracking Code

Job Description

SENIOR TECHNICAL DESIGNER for KNITS

Objective: To develop a garment suited to the designer's vision while simultaneously ensuring that a high level of quality and fit are achieved within the established price point and time frame. The Senior Technical Designer for Knits will support and collaborate with the knits design team of the Free People Brand. As a Senior Technical Designer you will oversee one or more Technical Design Assistant(s).

Responsibilities:

Review new styles with Designers to understand vision, and concept.
Advise knitwear designers on pattern design and garment construction.
Collaborate with knitwear designers to determine the best fabric and trim combinations which result in a proto set up.
Conduct weekly fittings with live fit models. Fit all garments to meet Company standards, Designer standards and Buyer standards.
Effectively communicate to vendors any required changes to the proto and repeat the fit process as required.
Facilitate on-going communication with vendors and respond to any technical questions.
Create and/or adjust patterns for vendor use as needed.
Draw sketches to illustrate desired pattern changes and communicate changes to vendor.
Ensure fittings and graded specs are completed within the allotted time frame.
Issue graded specs to vendor upon fit and production approval.

Required Skills

REQUIRED SKILLS/EDUCATION:

Bachelors Degree in Fashion Design or related field is required.
Position requires pattern making experience and pattern correction skills. Applicants must be able to adjust patterns to reflect fit changes and communicate with vendors.
Strong knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, sewing, technical drawing, measuring and fitting.
Ability to communicate technical information to vendors, manufacturers, designers.
Understanding of technical terminology, machinery and computer design programs.
Ability to organize work, manage time and schedule projects to meet deadlines.

Required Experience

Requires a minimum of 6 years of experience in a technical design capacity. Experience working with knits is required for this position.

As noted above, position requires strong knowledge of garment construction and pattern making and pattern corrections.

Company Location

Urban Home Office (99)

Job Location

Philadelphia, PA, US.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Technical Designer, Wovens

Tracking Code

1425

Job Description

TECHNICAL DESIGNER for WOVENS

Responsibilities:

Review new styles with wovens designers to understand vision, and concept.
Advise wovens designers on pattern design and garment construction.
Collaborate with wovens designers to determine the best fabric and trim combinations which result in a proto set up.
Conduct weekly fittings with live fit models. Fit all garments to meet Company standards, Designer standards and Buyer standards.
Effectively communicate to vendors any required changes to the proto and repeat the fit process as required.
Facilitate on-going communication with vendors and respond to any technical questions.
Create and/or adjust patterns for vendor use as needed.
Draw sketches to illustrate desired pattern changes and communicate changes to vendor.
Ensure fittings and graded specs are completed within the allotted time frame.
Issue graded specs to vendor upon fit and production approval.

URBN3

Required Skills

REQUIRED SKILLS/EDUCATION:

Bachelors Degree in Fashion Design or related field is required.
Position requires pattern making experience and pattern correction skills. Applicants must be able to adjust patterns to reflect fit changes and communicate with vendors.
Strong knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, sewing, technical drawing, measuring and fitting.
Ability to communicate technical information to vendors, manufacturers, designers.
Understanding of technical terminology, machinery and computer design programs.
Ability to organize work, manage time and schedule projects to meet deadlines.

Required Experience

Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in a technical design capacity. Experience working with wovens is required for this position.

Company Location

Urban Home Office (99)

Job Location

Philadelphia, PA, US.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

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