Technical Designer (New York)

Company Description

Suzie Kondi is a brand that embodies a lifestyle of comfort, style, and effortless elegance. Combining an element of cozy with a hint of disco, Suzie Kondi offers elevated wardrobe essentials that exude a unique sense of ease and sophistication. The brand is synonymous with quality craftsmanship and timeless design, catering to those who value both comfort and style.

Suzie Kondi inspires confidence and individuality through its innovative approach to modern fashion.

Role Description

We are in search of a seasoned part-time Mid-level to Senior Technical Designer who has a strong knowledge and understanding of garment construction for the Women’s Luxury to Contemporary market. Fit knowledge in the following areas is a must - Cut & Sew Knits, Woven Tops, Bottoms, and Dresses. The role includes overseeing the fit process from design to production to include PPs and TOPs, generating very clear measurements of each fit, according to the tech pack, and working closely with our design/production departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Work closely with the Design team to develop initial designs, tech packs, and

technical garment specifications.

● Work meticulously on all development and production fit comments to provide

details to the factory on a timely manner.

● Manage all aspects of fittings, construction and technical issues, and product

evaluations. This may require factory visits as needed.

● Edit tech packs to clearly communicate pattern changes and corrections to the

factories.

● Act as the point of contact for factories and answer questions regarding fit,

specs, pattern, and construction.

● Maintains professional and timely daily email correspondence with overseas

vendors

● Executes fit comments in a timely manner to ensure the fit process stays in line

with production and action timelines while partnering with the Production team on

lead time priorities, where applicable.

● Issues grading guidelines to vendors after fit approval.

● Responsible for reviewing pre-production samples (PP’s) for adherence to

approved fit and construction standards and executes comments as needed to

complete the PP approval process and move the process forward to production.

● Tracks and manages workflow and workload of proto development to finished

product in store

● Carry out QC inspections either at the factory, office, or store to ensure

adherence to guidelines

● Must be comfortable working in a fast paced environment.

● must be detail oriented with excellent communication sending comments to

nominated factories.

QUALIFICATIONS:

● Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design/Technical Design/Pattern Making

● Minimum 7-10 years’ experience in the apparel industry including patternmaking

and construction experience with full knowledge of the production process.

● Excellent organizational skills

● Strong understanding of manufacturing and product development process

● Expert in pattern-making, sewing, and garment construction

● Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe Illustrator experience.

This job is part-time, in-office, and based on an hourly rate.