Associate Technical Designer

Job Number: 23370

Position Title: Tech Designer

External Description:

What We Offer:

• Growth! Here at Talbots our goal is to give you the opportunities to grow with us. Our Performance Feedback Program allows for healthy career conversations and goal setting throughout the year.
• Condensed Work Week! If we have no work obligations and have fulfilled our 40-hour week, our Life-Work balance approach allows for us to start our weekend at 1pm on Fridays.
• Complete Benefit Package! Our benefits kick off the first day of the month after your start date! Discover more about our full benefits package here. We have competitive time off, including paid time to volunteer within the community.
• Merchandise Discounts! Our associates receive 50% off Talbots and select Haven Well Within brand items. Additionally, you may also be eligible for discounts at the brands across KnitWell Group.

What You'll Do:

• Process seasonal technical developments to execute design aesthetic, fit and production ready construction of samples.
• Independently conduct fit sessions - maintains clear direction and communication of fit comments with garment specs, diagram, and photos to agency /vendor for fit approval with assistance of Technical Design team as needed.
• With support of manager, is responsible for achieving brand standards through final fit, quality, and construction.
• Execute the implementation of consistent size and fit standards, grade rules/tolerances, construction, and quality standards.
• Deliver on-time execution of production ready technical specification packages; ensure all styles, fits, construction, and specs meet standards of feasibility, costing and appropriateness for brand.
• Manage all communication relating to fit process including fit tracker and updates to technical log and fit list.
• Engage in daily communication and follow-up with Agency/CFT team for all Technical related processes.
• Meet deadlines by partnering with cross functional teams and vendors/agencies to drive results.
• Assist with general daily task management based on need within the Technical Division.
• Participate in departmental and cross functional meetings, as appropriate.
• Sample tracking and shipping.

Who You Are:

• Fashion associated degree and/or 2-4 years of experience with a manufacturer or production department
• Technical Design or patternmaking degree preferred
• Knowledge of measuring and flat sketching, knowledge of garment construction, pattern making a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Strong verbal & written Communication skills with the ability to take on initiatives
• Build collaborative relationships across departments and divisions – must be a team player
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment with deadlines
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in computer spec writing in PLM, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams)
• Strong detail orientation, self-motivated team player with superior interpersonal skills

The target salary range for this role is: $34-$36/per hour.

Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

This position works in a hybrid model, with 3-4 days per week worked in our NYC office.

 

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Company Profile:

Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, the company is known for modern classic style that's both timeless and timely, fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots relationships are the key to our business, we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table, understand smart risk taking and  can enhance an already thriving culture.  With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type, through a  full range of sizes, inclusive to every woman in your life.

EEO Employer Verbiage:

Talbots is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, or any other category protected by applicable law. Talbots is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process please contact recruiting@talbots.com. Talbots will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. Talbots will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.

PositionType_Description: Full Time

Location_formattedLocationLong: New York, New York US