Technical Designer - Wantable

Salaried/Exempt/On-site

Summary:

We are seeking a talented and experienced Fit Technical Designer with experience in women’s woven and knits to join our team. Someone who has a real passion for construction and enjoys this line of work. As a Fit Technical Designer, your primary role will be dedicated to creating size-inclusive, well-fitting, and high quality garments.   Ideally someone who enjoys apparel, patterns and solving construction puzzles is highly desired. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing product categories during fit sessions and work closely with the design team to execute fit intent.
• Take notes during fit sessions and pics and upload to archive files.
• Develop fit blocks, construction standards, and quality guidelines for multiple brands.
• Experience sketching garments and creating tech packs preferred.
• Partner with PD on hindsight analysis by product relating to fit.
• Create and maintain all spec sheets in PLM.
• Create and monitor the accuracy of all tech packs for production including POMs, BOM, Construction Callouts and Spec Changes.
• Join the cross-functional teams in all pass off meetings to ensure all garment specifications are communicated effectively.
• Set up tracking reports for all sample approvals, spec changes etc.
• Coordinate with the design and production teams to ensure all garments are production ready in accordance with the company timeline.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Technical Designer with a minimum of five years experience.
• Proficiency in using MS Office,  Adobe Illustrator, and PLM systems.
• Detail-oriented with a keen eye for accuracy and precision.
• Bring expertise in textiles, pattern making, grading, construction and pattern terminology.
• Knowledge of garments specs and grading.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively within a team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 
• The job will be on-site M-F. 
• Spanish is a plus, but not required.

Benefits

Wantable team members enjoy free food, coffee, and drinks in our HQ's beautiful Wantable Cafe. We have a laid-back, casual environment in a state-of-the-art HQ in Walkers Point.

We offer flexible schedules, paid parental leave (mothers AND fathers), and a private room for nursing mothers.

Even more exciting: paid vacation and seven paid holidays per year, plus a 50% discount on all merchandise. You’ll be eligible for the discount on your first day.

Important, but maybe less thrilling: we have ample parking, we offer medical (traditional and high deductible), dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401K (both pre-tax and Roth options).