The Normal Brand is seeking an Assistant Technical Designer to join their team in St. Louis, Missouri. As a key member of the Technical Design department, you will assist in creating garments from abstract concepts to finished goods, working on designated styles, participating in handovers, and updating Technical Packages. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in Technical Design, strong understanding of points of measure, garment construction, fit, patternmaking, and grading, and excellent organizational and communication skills.
Requirements
- Work on designated styles starting from initial pass-off through production using Creative Suite, PLM and Excel programs.
- Participate in handovers between Technical Designers, Design, and Product Development on designated new styles.
- Update and maintain Technical Packages for designated styles regarding fit and construction.
- Evaluate newly received samples against previously made comments, check measurements, and identify fit/construction/fabrication.
- Take notes in daily cross-functional fittings providing garment history and assisting Technical Designers.
- Independently fit new samples compared to previous season’s standards during departmental fittings. Present findings to senior Technical Designers.
- Import Fit Comments, Notes, and measurement data into PLM.
- Communicate with domestic and overseas factories. Timely respond to all inquiries and requests via e-mail or through verbal communication.
- Assist with maintaining size & fit consistency throughout all styles per Normal Brand Standards.
- Assist Technical Designers with record keeping, sample organization, and sample processes.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401K
- Employee Discounts