Website Zumiez
Job Description:
Zumiez is seeking a full time Associate Technical Designer to join us in making crazy amazing knit and woven product for our private label brands. Our ideal candidate will be a self-starter, with an exceptional level of attention to detail, organization, a passion for patternmaking& a love affair with making fit dreams come true.
Zumiez is a fast-growing awesome company, with awesome people. If you are subject expert who wants to make your mark in this industry, this is your chance to shine!
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Job Responsibilities:
- Manage incoming packages for the department, log and distribute accordingly.
- Maintain new proto sample log in & preparation (checking matrix, pulling and reviewing technical packages)
- Office/Administrative work (as needed)
- Create & update tech packs and BOM’s
- Prepare TOP samples to our Internet division for e-shop photo-shoots.
- Run a fit session with multiple designers or attendees
- Measure samples and document all measurements and styling / construction differences based off of tech pack.
- Create final graded specs based off each individual style’s properties
- Review weekly Tim and Action Calendar & Adhere to and communicate product development time lines.
- Manage product development through each aspect of fit & development
- Track and maintain all fit samples.
- Review patterns and comment as needed.
- Identify, improve, correct and relay fit issues through written comments and illustrations to overseas factories where English is a second language.
Job Requirements:
Qualification & Experience:
- Understanding of basic fabric characteristics, and ability to distinguish between knit structures and weave types.
- Proficiency using Adobe Illustrator CS6.
- Ability to take initiative and identify priorities.
- Understanding of dye & finishing processes and how they affect fit, drape and spec.
- Ability and willingness to work hard in a fast -paced, multi-tasking, team-oriented environment.
- Insane ability to re-prioritize without stressing out at a moment’s notice to accommodate multiple T&A Calendars & schedules.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Outlook & Excel for Mac.
- College degree or equivalent with course work in textiles, pattern making, apparel manufacturing or related experience.
- Solid understanding of specs, point of measurements, basic patternmaking skills and garment construction.
- Experience working/communicating with overseas factories or agents.
- A love affair with Excel and Illustrator.
- Experience using Adobe Photoshop.
- Exceptional written/oral communication.
- 2+ years of experience in Technical Design focusing on both knit and woven product.
Job Details:
Company: Zumiez
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Job Location: Las Vegas, NV, US
Application Deadline: N/A
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