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Technical Designer / Developer - Apparel


Company : Civil Clothing Inc


Location : torrance, CA


Created : 2024-04-20


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Summary:            Become the Newest Member of the FamilyCivil Clothing Inc. in Torrance is seeking a candidate with strong skill set in garment tech design Development. The ideal candidate should have experience in patternmaking and grading, garment construction, and sewing with clothing manufacturing background specifically in private label.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Create tech packs with illustrations (Using Illustrator), built full initial specs, and garment construction from new development to production for Women's streetwear, swim, activewear, kids, athleisure, and outerwear.Issue graded measurements and grading rules to the factory.Oversee all Fit, PP, and TOP samples with ownership of calendar and WIP for tracking.Daily communications with offshore factories and internal cross functional members to ensure all sample deadlines and production deliveries are met. Evaluate and measure all incoming samples in a timely manner and send fit comments to the vendors.Act as a liaison between Design, Sales, and vendors to expedite comments for approvals to align with target development due dates or production deliveriesMaintain internal WIP and conduct weekly development calendar meetings Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Patternmaking, garment construction with sewing knowledge, grading and grading rules is required.Must possess strong knowledge of garment life cycle, experience in private label and full package business is a must.Knowledge and familiarity in garment specs, bill of materials, and garment process (silkscreen, fabric printing, washes, etc.).Troubleshoot and work independently with cross functioning team members to problem solve on tech and fit issues that may occur during the life cycle.Ability to multitask, comfortable working in a fast pace environment, and handle multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.Excellent communication and attention to details with exceptional organizational and follow up skills.Outstanding organizational skills and attention to details.Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.Strong analytic and problem-solving skills to make decisions independently and proactively.Education and Experience:AA or BA degree Fashion Design requiredMin. 3+ years' experience in apparel manufacturing or production related experience. product development andor preproduction related termediate computer drawing skills for technical and construction detail sketches & related art using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.Excel, Illustrator, Microsoft knowledge is a Must.