Position Summary: Weissman/Dancewear Solutions is a national Recital Costume/Dancewear catalog/web retailer and manufacturer that is experiencing rapid growth. The Technical Designer’s primary responsibility is to work with the St. Louis office and China Vendors on the review and approval of Pre-Production samples (new styles) and Resourced samples (current styles). They will use tech packs to specify measurements, construction details, size, and grading to ensure our standards are met consistently across styles, vendors and areas of business while ensuring their styles track towards timely approvals. The Technical Designer may also be used as a resource in departmental and companywide special projects and initiatives.


Responsibilities:
1.Evaluate samples for fit, measurements and construction ensuring all garments meet Weissman standards and products are developed consistent with manufacturer capabilities and cost specifications.
2.Follow all Weissman policies, principles, and standards for Technical Design. This includes company fit, grading, measuring, construction, quality and tolerance standards.
3.Initiate and maintain daily communication with vendors and Weissman St. Louis office ensuring style integrity and quality while responding to any technical/construction questions and communicating required changes.
4.Manage individual fit sessions and communicate changes to vendors.
5.Maintain internal tracking tasks to allow for easily accessible and reportable information.
6.Identify and proactively engage Sr. Technical Designer when issues arise.
7.Foster open communication and a team environment with all business partners; including receiving and giving constructive feedback in a professional manner.


Qualifications:
1.Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design & Product Development or relevant field.
2.5+ years' experience in technical design, with a thorough understanding of the apparel development and production process.
3.Knit garment experience; dance and/or swimwear experience a plus.
4.Knowledge of production pattern making, grading, spec revisions, pattern corrections, garment construction, sewing, technical sketching, measuring and fitting.
5.Strong organizational skills, self-motivated and adaptable.
6.Fluent in spoken and written Mandarin and English.
7.Excellent written, problem-solving, decision making, and time management skills, with a proven track record of juggling priorities and successfully meeting multiple deadlines.
8.Ability to efficiently work with vendors on specs and the approval process, clearly communicating technical information to both vendors and internal partners.
9.Preferred experience with PDM/PLM or other software base specification system.
10.Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Apps and Adobe Illustrator.
11.Ability to stand 2-3 hrs/day and up to 5-6 hrs/day during peak approval season.
12.Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.