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Part Time - Associate Technical Designer (CONTRACTOR)

Los Angeles, CA

Role and Responsibilities:

As the Part-Time Contractor – Associate Technical Designer, your primary responsibilities include the following:

  • Evaluate and measure samples to determine compliance of specs, construction, quality and design intent
  • Create detailed fit comments and additional corrective action recommendations illustrated by photos/diagrams to communicate callouts to vendors in a timely manner
  • Communicate accurate and precise garment corrections to domestic and overseas vendors without supervisor oversight to ensure quality sample submits
  • Check in samples and prep for fitting (measure, steam/iron) as well as sit in on fittings and take accurate and clear notes to document fit decisions and updates
  • Assist in building and creating development and production tech packs with up-to-date BOM, garment construction details, label placement page and graded specs for vendors
  • Maintain and update measurement specifications, how to measure guides, construction and label call out pages throughout product lifecycle
  • Help oversee and maintain sample WIPs to ensure all info is accurate, working closely with production to make sure deadlines are maintained and any challenges are communicated
  • Review and communicate all TOP comments and approvals to vendors
  • Help organize and manage sample archives
  • Adhere to the department standards and best practices for product fit and process compliance
  • Provide administrative and clerical support to Technical Design Manager

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Available 20-25 hours per week
  • Associates Degree or higher in Product Development / Tech Design or related field
  • Able to work independently
  • 3-5 years of prior work experience in Technical Design
  • In depth knowledge of how to measure garments
  • Working knowledge of pattern making, garment construction, basic grading, and vendor/factory communication
  • Strong understanding of prototyping, development practices & processes
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Photoshop & Illustrator
  • Must have excellent oral & written communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate strategies across all channels and levels
  • The ability to organize & prioritize workload to meet deadlines is essential while being flexible and adaptive to changing priorities
  • Must be extremely organized, work well under pressure and have positive working attitude
  • Team player, collaborative, results driven and respectful
  • Quick learner with excellent attention to detail
  • Must be able and willing to lift and carry up to 10 lbs.
  • Must have reliable transportation available

Preferred Skills:

  • Ability to sew (a plus)
  • Results driven; strategic, conceptual and innovative thinker
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to multitask and exceptional organizational skills, owning calendar and managing deadlines

Additional Notes:

This job description is not all inclusive. In addition, Kayne LLC dba Jenni Kayne reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Kayne LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.  

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