DESCRIPTION

Please apply directly to KUIU for this role.

The Apparel Technical Designer supports the apparel product team through the creation of product specifications, fit, pattern, and product analysis, and communication with vendor/factory in accordance with our customer’s needs and company standards for quality, fit consistency & functionality while maintaining a positive working relationship with internal and external partners. Detail oriented and highly organized with the ability to be flexible and manage a large workload. They create technical packages, measure/analyze garments, communicate pattern and construction corrections, create blocks, & manage the pattern library.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Responsible for the timely commercialization of apparel products from initial development through TOP, ensuring products meet company standards fit, performance, construction, and aesthetics.

· Documents garment measurements, tolerances, grade rules, construction details, and additional technical requirements using KUIU’s defined format for tech pack creation.

· Responsible for measuring, fitting, and evaluating construction on samples through written documentation, visual images, technical sketches, and pattern adjustments as needed to communicate detailed sample corrections.

· Be able to identify pattern balance, fit, and quality issues, and clearly communicate instructions to resolve each issue by collaborating with technical counterparts at vendor/factory.

· Schedules and leads fit sessions on live models. Participates in fit sessions, recording comments and taking photos for other team members.

· Maintains grading consistency across styles and fit between product categories.

· Tracks and manages workflow while adhering to development and commercialization trackers, calendars, and processes to ensure on-time development and production

· Support product wear testing throughout development

· Articulates brand standards to all parties, agents, and manufacturers

· Leverages technical knowledge and leadership support to brainstorm, troubleshoot and resolve issues that require an innovative approach

· Updates and maintains Technical Design & QC standard documents such as block libraries, on-body fit standards, fit model castings, etc.

· Works closely and collaborates with the technical design, product development, and design teams to ensure

processes are meeting internal documentation standards.

· Drives construction innovation and continuing improvement.

· Domestic and overseas travel, as needed

REQUIREMENTS:

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is preferred

· 5+ years of apparel technical design preferred

· Competent with Microsoft Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Flat Patterning, Gerber/Accumark, Lectra, or OptiTex 2D pattern software. PLM experience is a plus.

· Needs to work well independently, possess keen attention to detail, have excellent follow through skills and be pro-active.

· Should be quick, collaborative and creative. Need to be able to thrive in a deadline driven environment.

· Have ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects at once and be deadline oriented.

· Must have strong communication skills (verbal and written) and work well within a team environment

*Position is in Dixon, CA office 3 days a week/remote 2 days

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