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Diane Gilman Jeans is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Associate

Technical Designer to join our Technical Design team. The ideal candidate will support

the technical design process- ensuring fit, quality, and construction standards are

maintained across all styles. In this role, you will collaborate cross-functionally with

Design, Production, and Overseas partners across multiple brands and categories of

knit and soft woven womenswear. This is a mid level position. Candidates must have at

least 4 years of working experience in Technical Design not including internships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow established fit standards and processes for internal brands.
• Track, prepare and measure fit samples before fittings.
• Schedule weekly fittings with Technical Design, Design and Production teams.
• Review and evaluate sample measurements and construction of all fit samples to

determine they are meeting intended design requirements.

• Collaborate with production and design teams through live model or Alvanon form

fittings.

• Take clear notes for designated product areas during fittings.
• Give input during fittings to communicate fit issues and give solutions to improve

garment fit and construction.

• Issue revised product specifications and fit correction comments after the fittings. This

includes photo or sketch corrections and pattern correction images as necessary.

• Work with the Production Team in meeting timelines and communicating the necessary

information to the overseas factories.

• Check all grading and tolerances are updated properly for bulk production.
• Follow through with questions and requests from overseas partners via email.

Qualifications:

• College or university level degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Technical Design, or

related field.

• Minimum of 4 years of working experience in Technical Design is required.
• Experience in womenswear is required.
• Experience in both missy and plus sizing is preferred.
• Denim experience is preferred.
• Basic patternmaking knowledge is required. Candidates must know how fit corrections

will be conveyed in revising patterns to communicate with factories.

• Must be proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Excel, and PLM systems.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and meet seasonal deadlines.
• Experience working with overseas vendors in a corporate apparel environment.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Must be able to identify problems as well as create solutions to correct the issue.
• Ability to work closely in collaboration with all cross functional partners.
• Motivated to grow as a Technical Designer and willing to learn new ways of working.
• Proactive in following through with multiple priorities.
• Team player mindset.
• Must be able to work onsite 5 days a week. This is not a hybrid role.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.