Technical Designer

About the Company

Fashion Nova is the world’s leading trend-to-market fashion and lifestyle brand with high-growth categories across its Women, Men, Kids and Beauty divisions. Renowned for delivering the most-wanted styles to millions worldwide, the brand has amassed over 40 million social media followers and annual sales of approximately $2 billion.

Responsibilities

• Measure samples from prototype through post-production and prepare for fittings
• Check construction and quality to ensure proper garment category and fabrication
• Communicate fit and balance issues via pattern diagrams or directly on patterns
• Execute fit comments in a timely manner to maintain production timelines
• Lead fit sessions on live models and dress forms
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure wash, fabric quality, and fit intent
• Maintain professional email correspondence with domestic and overseas vendors
• Identify potential product, quality, and costing issues and make recommendations
• Track and manage workflow for assigned products

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the apparel industry as a Technical Designer
• Strong understanding of garment measuring, construction, and quality control
• Proficiency in fit, pattern making, grading, and technical drawing
• Experience in grading for Women’s, Plus, and Men’s categories
• Ability to lead live fittings and make accurate fit corrections
• Knowledge of preparing and writing product specification sheets
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain quality standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the junior market and product categories carried by Fashion Nova
• Additional language skills are an advantage