Associate Technical Designer - Los Angeles, United States - Threads 4 Thought

Description

Job Description

Threads 4 Thought is looking to hire a Full-time Associate Technical Designer, with a minimum of 3+ years' experience. This is a Hybrid position working 3 days in our Sherman Oaks office and 2 days from home. The position encompasses many different responsibilities throughout the design process, from initial development into production stages.

At Threads 4 Thought we produce Sustainable apparel that has a positive impact on people and an innately smaller impact on our planet. Join our team and help to make a difference

Job Responsibilities

Work closely to support technical design department: womens and mens divisions

Evaluate and measure samples in a timely manner in preparation for regularly scheduled fittings

Work closely with tech design team to record sample status during all stages of development and approval processes - Proto, Fit, PP, TOP

Responsible for maintaining and updating tech pack files (style development files, etc.)

Daily communications with offshore factories and internal cross functional members to address and troubleshoot garment fit, construction and/or workmanship issues throughout the garment life cycle.

Attend fittings alongside tech team and document detailed fit notes to communicate any revisions/ updates in Fit comments released to factories

Attend Design hand off meetings to create Development and Production tech packs on new styles/ designs - from prototype stages to final production stages.

Help to maintain Design/ Tech Fabric and Trim approvals (lab dips/ bulks/strike offs/ samples)

Sample tracking for scheduled fittings

Report to Senior Tech Designer

Requirements

Associate Degree or related work experience in Fashion Design / Technical Design

Minimum of 3 year experience in technical design; activewear experience a plus

Knowledge and familiarity in garment specs, bill of materials and garment construction is a must.

Any patternmaking and grading knowledge is a plus, not required.

Exceptional attention to design and garment details

Ability to multitask and comfortable working in a fast pace environment

Must be highly organized; able to take direction and work independently.

Must be a team player with a positive, can-do attitude.

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft excel, PDM, PLM, Adobe Suites (Illustrator and Photoshop)

Portfolio (tech packs) to support experience a plus

Salary range- 48k- 55k depending on experience.

To Apply please submit resume and portfolio link or any applicable examples of work.