
Technical Designer
- Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Contribute ideas for construction, materials and components to enhance functionality, and aesthetic and fit.
- Build and review technical packages for one or more categories
- Support maintenance of Fit Block Libraries
- Conduct fit sessions on body form and/or live models, including size sets
- Able to identify fit issues, perform fit adjustments and communicate changes to improve fit and function
- Assist with establishing 2D/3D pattern blocks and provides oversight to pattern block library management. Recommend changes to grading to achieve the best fit across size range
- Analyze samples to identify discrepancies prior to fitting. Ensure samples reflect established category standards for fit, construction and quality
- Analyzes artwork to identify risk, assist with establishing standards, identify quality issues and approve strike offs
- Owns cross functional meeting communication for the development team. Must be able to effectively solve problems with design, costing, quality and delivery issues
- Independently communicate with vendors to solve problems and all issues related to garment engineering
- Review daily and seasonal tracking of prototype samples. Provides cross-functional teams with accurate tracking data. Problem-solve complex issues as necessary and make recommendations to manager
- Ability to dynamically deliver product presentations related to fit and construction
- Domestic and overseas travel as necessary
- Other duties may be assigned
- Minimum of 4 years of technical design or product development experience
- 2D PDS required. Must have job experience using software (classes and/or theory does not qualify), such as 'Optitex, Lectra, Gerber Accumark…etc.
- Experience fitting on live models and virtual models, including size sets
- Advanced knowledge of garment construction
- Expertise building Development Tech Packs
- Must have superior written and verbal communication skills
- Must be able to conduct product presentations in a clear, concise, engaging manner
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, a PLM system, Excel and Gerber or Optitex PDS
- Factory experience and 3D pattern experience preferred