Hybrid Technical Designer, Men's (Freelance) bei V Opco, LLC

Title

Technical Designer, Men's Categories, Jackets and Outerwear (Freelance to start)

Salary Range

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $90,000 to $100,000 annually. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. 

Location

Los Angeles, CA 

Reporting Structure

Reports to Head of Technical Design

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Work closely with designers and department head to land garment aesthetic in Production.
• Work with department head to develop fit standards to ensure size, construction and fit consistency within the brand and product categories.
• Spec production samples to ensure comments and construction details are correctly executed
• Schedule and lead fit sessions by addressing all construction and fit issues for each garment.  Identify fit problems and clearly offer solutions to correct. Cut, pin and drape the fit samples as necessary to clearly identify revisions.
• Update spec packages after each fitting using illustrator and photo shop as needed to offer visual interpretation to factories. Send comments and track samples iterations.
• Identify potential production, quality and costing issues and make recommendations to ensure brand integrity
• Align and deliver to agreed calendar milestones to ensure seasonal deadlines are met
• Support fittings by taking notes 
• Responsible for updating fit trackers to keep track of the production stage for each style from 1st Fit to TOP
• Daily communication with vendors required. Conference calls monthly or as needed 
• Research and resolve fit, construction and finishing issues. Continually research competition in the market for various construction techniques, new technology and fit.

What You’ll Bring: 

• Effective & Elevated Communication 
• Solution Driven
• Business Acumen
• Autonomous Operator 

Qualifications/Experience We’re Looking For:

• 5-8 years’ work experience in the fashion industry including technical design construction experience and full knowledge of production timeline. Other knowledge should include an understanding of grading, yarn, stitches, gauges, knitting machine capabilities and garment finishing including washes
• At least a 2-year degree from a technical or design college 
• Knowledge of knitting techniques, machines, & applications
• Understanding of production garment construction and fit. Must be able to interpret design intent and create alternative “production friendly” solutions
• Great interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with a cross-functional team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Providing positive solutions to issues as they arise
• Ability to multi-task, proactively trouble shoot, problem solve and effectively influence
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize workload to meet calendar goals 
• Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop & Excel

Benefits at Vince as a Full-time Employee: 

• Robust healthcare options for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, and health savings account with employer funding
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous paid time off plans for vacation, sick, and personal, volunteer time, as well as company holidays
• Hybrid and flexible work options available for roles that can be done remotely
• Clothing allowance & merchandise discounts
• $600 annual gym reimbursement
• Monthly data/phone stipend for eligible roles
• Mental health support tools and telehealth psychology and psychiatry
• Family and caregiving benefits including a competitive paid parental leave program as well as supplemental infertility coverage
• Life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• Supplemental hospital indemnity, specified disease, and accident coverage
• Pre-tax commuter benefits including transit and parking
• Discounted pet, home & auto, and legal insurance

V Opco, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.  V Opco, LLC also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.