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A BRIEF HISTORY
For over 28 years, Todd Wayne, president and owner of Jessilyn Personnel, has been the driving force behind our firm. Prior to founding Jessilyn, Todd spent 15 years running a family apparel business affording him a unique perspective into the intricacies of the fashion industry.
From the beginning, the philosophy and foundation of our firm has focused on partnership. Building relationships with, and between, our clients and applicants. This has kept our company thriving and why we are located on 34th Street in the heart of the fashion industry, consistently delivering top candidates to our clientele.
PROCESS
The staff of Jessilyn Personnel conducts an in-depth interview with all of our candidates with every portfolio thoroughly is assessed. We make sure our applicants are qualified before we present them to our clients.
Jessilyn's applicant database is over 700,000 strong. We partner directly with your Human Resources Department to help them find candidates who will meet their specific needs.
1ST-PRODUCTION PATTERNMAKER | LARGE SIZE | GERBER | LOS ANGELES
Location: Los Angeles
Salary: OPEN
Job#: 7739
Recruiter: Todd Wayne
Description:
Young contemporary design studio is looking to launch a special large size capsule collection. We are looking for an expert patternmaker with extensive experience with 1st through production patterns for large sizes. Will train in-house patternmakers.
Develop 1st through production patterns for large / extended sizes
Categories include day to evening dresses and RTW
Train in-house patternmakers
Work on a special large size capsule collection
Must have a working knowledge of Gerber
Must have experience working for a better contemporary designer market.
The company offers paid relocation to Los Angeles.
Men’s and women’s active/ sportswear manufacturer is looking for a Quality Assurance Manager to develop and drive the quality assurance platform ensuring all our products are manufactured in accordance with superior quality and performance specifications ultimately resulting in maximum sales performance.
Product ranges from cut & sew knits, fleece and thermal T-shirt, jackets, pants, socks, undergarments and camouflage apparel
Must have working experience with quality assurance regulations for Costco
Create and manage all quality standards, policies and manuals that guarantee quality met
Improve quality standards with factories/suppliers reducing need for multiple inspections
Identify and resolve non-standard product and related issues early in production process
Develop and regularly report quality KPIs related to overall factory performance including quality, delivery, efficiency of execution, testing, inspections and in store quality results
Identify and give feedback on overall factory capability, audit and improvement
Provide accurate data analysis for each region creating timely action plans where needed
Build a lean and effective QC organization providing training and development
Perform periodic internal quality audits to verify effectiveness of the QA process
Develop keen understanding of existing products, new launches and initiatives
Closely liaise with product development, innovation, materials, compliance, sourcing and production providing feedback to align internal operations with overall quality strategy
Work with 3rd party inspection providers to ensure QC activities are within standards
Work with VP to identify and resolve all factory/supplier chargebacks
Assist in management of product performance inspections/testing and compliance with standards
Support in the coordination of all supplier/factory/in country summit meetings
Reports to VP of Sourcing and Production
Qualifications
15+ years of related factory experience- apparel and furnishings preferred
Keen familiarity with QA procedures/processes and standards
Experience managing product quality and performance on global scale
Ability to manage overseas team effectively
Ability to deliver clear and concise reports and business correspondence
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Our client is an established Childrenwear Manufacturer who is looking for a very focused and talented Layette Designer for Boys and Girls with strong Graphic and Print Skills. Must be very driven and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Design original graphics and prints for boys’ and girls’ newborn/ layettes from development to production
Market research for current trends
Sketch Cads
Create mood boards and line presentation for clients
Our client is an American clothing company which designs, manufactures, and markets women’s and men’s apparel in the United States and internationally. We are searching for a Lectra Digitizer/ Marker & Grader.
Digitize soft/hard pattern on table into Lectra format and/or plotting out tracing from Lectra pattern.
Work with the technical design team on grading. Must know how to grade the pattern pieces based on provided ratio
Must know how to make single size marker. Work with team on full-size marker and make single marker more efficiently.
Must know how to make Markings using Modaris/Diamino Software
Our client is a contemporary better Womenswear Cashmere and Knits house. Their product ranges from cashmere and knit tops and knit dresses. The company was founded in 2001 with a gross revenue of over $100 million. Their corporate office is located in Midtown Manhattan with over 50 employees.Their product are produced internationally and a privately held corporation. Their sales are being distributed in better department store across the country.
We are searching for a DATA ENTRY/ EDI ASSISTANT to assist the Logistic department.
Magnificent high end retail store located in the heart of Manhattan. Been in business for over 60 years and sells the most amazing day, evening, MOB. They also do collaborations with European and American Designers to create product exclusively for their retail stores. Our client also has multiple retail stores located in New York and Canada. Their price point in retail is $300-$36,000
Our client is looking for fitters for eveningwear, mother of the bride and bridal. Must have retail experience with customer fittings. Must have experience working in fast-paced retailers such as Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Barneys etc..
One of the most prestigious luxury fashion design company is seeking Sample Makers with at least 10 years’ experience working in luxury/high-end companies. All positions are freelance roles for various projects in high-end galas/events.
We need sample makers that specialize in Red Carpet style dresses, with intricate hand and machine sewing couture techniques. Also, must be quick in the techniques below:
Lace encrustations, using zig zag and hand sewing methods
Machine and hand sewn appliques
Hand sewing beading and laces
Quick and accurate machine sewing.
Ability to work with: silk tulle, chiffon, georgette, silk cdc, laces, and on occasion leather
To apply stones and studs via hot fix/ and hand press machine
Our client is an American luxury fashion company that produces women’s, men’s and accessories and showcases their collection lines twice a year during New York Fashion Week. The company, which is publicly traded, has been in business for over 75 years with an annual revenue of over 4.5 billion dollars. The corporate office is based in New York City with over 1,000 directly owned and operated retail stores worldwide. With over 10,000 employees, their product is being manufactured globally. They sell to luxury department stores and boutiques with retail price points between $150 and $3,300.
Our client is looking for freelance samplemakers to work on menswear.
Report to the Atelier Director
Work closely with the design team on making samples and doing alterations
Our client is an American clothing company which designs, manufactures, and markets women’s and men’s apparel in the United States and internationally. We are searching for a Freelance Technical Designer in Women's Dress division. This assignment is for one month.
Our Client is a National Company with thousands of stores conveniently located and they are searching for Graphics and patterns specialist.
This Position offers paid relocation near Virginia Beach.
Graphics and Patterns Specialist:
General Summary: The Specialist Graphics and Patterns identifies, executes and manages graphic and patterns designs for our products. Working with the Global Sourcing team, Merchants and Suppliers, this role develops trend insights, concepts and art for assigned product categories, enabling our sourcing team’s activities to properly communicate, place and deliver relevant emblazoned merchandise for our Customers. Additionally, this role is a key participant in ensuring proper costing and trade dress compliance.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities: 1. Illustrate concepts by designing rough and finished art/copy regarding arrangement, size, type, style and related aesthetic materials for patterns and graphics on products 2. Prepare printer-ready patterns and graphics – designing art and copy layouts 3. Working collaboratively with Global Sourcing team, confer with Merchants and relevant Suppliers to discuss and determine patterns and graphics projects – including intent, timeline conceptual overview, etc. 4. Gather information and materials as part of Trend and “Comp Shop” Process to assist in trend, concept and competitive positioning planning 5. Complete graphics and patterns projects, including leading coordination with outside services, agencies, etc. as relevant 6. Serve as key subject matter expert working with Suppliers to translate graphics and patterns projects into manufacturing process – ultimately leading to products being offered at retail 7. Support the Category Teams in defining and developing PLM packets and objective worksheets for identified programs and items to be considered for global sourcing activities and potential placement 8. Manager and maintain graphics/art files and related collateral for logos, concepts, photos, patterns, art, graphics, etc. 9. Review inspirational merchandising patterns and graphics for copyright and trade dress compliance 10. Use various technologies to generate images, art and graphics 11. Support Sourcing teams in the creation and delivery of Category Team and Supplier education and development. 12. Other duties and responsibilities as defined
Position Requirements: Office work environment, 40+ work hours per week
Minimum Requirements: Education: BS/BA or equivalent work experience Experience: Minimum of 4 years graphics and patterns, or graphic art, experience with emphasis in Apparel and/or Home product areas
Job Related Skills: • Outstanding communication skills encompassing interaction with Category Teams, Suppliers and Service providers • Strong multi-tasking, prioritization and timeline management/adherence • Ability to interact effectively and build relationships with all levels of Category Teams, Global Sourcing resources and related support organizations • Strong understanding of graphics/patterns cost elements and focus on cost minimization • Foundational understanding of the retail business and product development/ manufacturing life cycle from both a merchandising and manufacturer's perspective
Technical Skills: Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office desktop applications, inclusive of Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook; multimedia expertise; deep graphics art tools use and familiarity.
Established Multi Divisional Women’s Contemporary brand is seeking a Head Designer for their newest division. Candidate must have at least 10 plus years of Design experience in contemporary Women’s Wovens, Knits and Sweaters categories.
This position is first time role for a new division. The candidate will need to be fully hands on, a multi -tasker and a self -starter and must be able to design a line from start to finish.
Requirements:
10+ years of Contemporary Design experience in all three categories Women’s, Woven’s, Knits, Sweaters.
Energetic with the ability to multi task in a fast paced environment
Our client is an established womenswear company who is looking for a Head Designer with an up-beat personality for their Women’s activewear line. This is a new position within the Company. Candidate must have experience in a first time role and be able to design and execute a Womens Activewear line.
Functions as a creative lead of the activewear team.
Responsible for concept, design, presentation boards, line sheets
Selects colors, fabrics, trims, body styles, graphic applications
Sketches style specifics & details, following a sku plan
Designs into a sku plan and merchandising each collection delivery
Adheres to strict project deadlines in accordance with design/production calendar.
The candidate needs to have extensive experience in Branded activewear.
This role reports to the Director of Design & Merchandising.
Candidate is required to do their own techpacks but will have help at crunch time.
Men’s active/ sportswear manufacturer is looking for a Human Resource Generalist
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide a high service level of HR leadership to all areas of the business with focus on employee relations, recruitment, performance management, organizational effectiveness, and payroll and benefits.
Manage Office Administrator.
Responsible for full life cycle recruitment, including sourcing and interview candidates, managing application system, and extending offers.
Create and maintain position descriptions to ensure role clarity across functions.
Facilitate the annual salary and performance assessment process.
Support business partners to create unique and meaningful experiences that encourage career development and employee retention.
Ensure compliance with labor laws
Identify ways to improve organizational culture. Use feedback to identify key themes that inform the development of HR initiatives.
Qualifications:
Minimum of five years human resources leadership experience in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Demonstrated experience managing full lifecycle recruitment for corporate, retail, design, merchandising, and creative roles.
Excellent organizational abilities. Capable of managing time and prioritizing workload.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to develop strong working relationships
Ability to work effectively with partners, including executives, across multiple functional groups
Our client is an established, growing womens wear company looking for and Immediate Hire who is a smart, friendly, self-starter to join their energetic team.
Responisbilities will include:
Assisting the Sales Team as needed with various tasks and showroom support
Must be self starter and able to wear several hats throughout the day with an upbeat can do attitude
Must possess excellent communication, organizational, & time-management skills.
Must demonstrate a strong foundation in standard business software applications such as MS Office and other related systems (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point, Blue Cherry, etc.).
Must be able to work as a team member and be an independent leader.
Must possess the ability to assess and adapt to changing priorities and take initiative to improve processes as needed.
Must possess the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Must possess the ability to communicate effectively internally & externally.
Must be energetic with a proactive customer-service attitude.
Must be able to work with cross functional teams in a culturally diverse environment.
Must be highly motivated, organized and with a high attention to detail.
Must be able to collaborate with colleagues across functional departments.
Must be able to demonstrate the ability to apply practical solutions to non-routine problems.
This company in 4 years has grown to $50 Million and they are projecting to be over 100 million in 2 more years, They manufacture Menswear & Women’s active- sportswear, Printable T-Shirt, underwear, & socks They sell to all the Big Box department Store like Walmart, Costco’s, Dicks Sporting Goods, & Tractor Supply’s.
We are looking for a Production Director.
Product ranges from cut & sew knits, fleece and thermal T-shirt, jackets, pants, socks, undergarments and camouflage apparel
Run a staff of 15
They have License Agreements with Brands and Fabric Camo company’s like Realtree & Mossy oak etc.
Travel & Daily communicate with oversea factories in India, Pakistan, China and Vietnam
Resolve production related issues
Work on WIP, PLM, & T&A calendar
Work closely with design and technical design team on 1st and production samples
Our client is a privately held budget to moderate dress manufacturer with a corporate office located in Midtown Manhattan. Their 4 divisions range from traditional, special occasion, fun contemporary and trendy dresses. They have been established since 1985 with an annual revenue of 50 million dollars and approximately 50 employees. Their price points range from $50 to $100. Their product is manufactured internationally and distribute to major department stores, specialty chains and boutiques. They have also expanded internationally to Canada, South America and Europe.
Our client is looking for a Production Liaison.
Responsibilities include:
Manage the pre-production cut tickets for several divisions, dictating what fabrics/combo’s/trims and patterns to be used.
Daily communication with Production and Sales, relaying any shortages/overages and delays. Communicate daily with Production to order and update Salespeople with Customer Photography and Marketing Samples. Daily entry into Microsoft Excel.
Work with the owner/merchandiser and President to pre-project cuttings, and update cutting report analysis.
Applicant must have experience in the field and be familiar with cutting tickets and tracking of samples.
Applicant MUST be knowledgeable with Microsoft Office, Outlook and specifically Excel and its formulas. Knowledge of AIMS / AIMS 360 is a plus.
Men’s and women’s active/ sportswear manufacturer is looking for a Production Manager. Product ranges from cut & sew knits, fleece and thermal T-shirt, jackets, pants, socks, undergarments and camouflage apparel. Must have experience working with Walmart and/or Costco.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Daily communications with factories and mills both domestic and overseas
Pre-costing negotiations
Manage costing charts
Insure timely deliveries/vessel bookings and Freight Forwarders for fabric and garments
Proficient with technical specs and grading, fittings, garment construction and tailoring,
Prepare factory allocations both domestic and import
Analyze vendor/mill/factory performance and take initiative to find new resources
Manage counter development samples for production
Oversee cutting tickets, yield and fabric consumption. Ensure correct goods are being cut
Maintain fabric inventory and trims
Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendor resources
Oversee all stages of production and ensure quality and fit requirements are met from start to finish
QUALIFICATIONS:
5-8 years in a Production role
Must have excellent project and time management skills
Strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, and ability to Prioritize.
Computer proficiency in MS Office Suite and EXCEL. Photoshop/Illustrator a plus
High energy, enthusiastic, mature and able stay level headed in fast paced environment
Must be able to take initiative and manage several different projects at a time
Implement and monitor TIME AND ACTION calendar and ensure deliveries are met
Production Manager position open for mens and kids clothing company.
Looking for a motivated individual that can handle 10-15 vendors in multiple countries and product categories. Company manufacturers both wovens and knits.
Responsibilities will include:
Making POs for overseas vendors.
Keeping a WIP and Time and Action Calendar of all open styles.
Managing price tickets and allocating to vendors.
Coordinating on samples and shipping.
Commenting on samples and informing vendors of ticketing and packing requirements for each buyer.
Must be able to work fast and handle multiple job functions.
The manager will have an assistant to help with other tasks.
Experience is necessary for the role
Must be able to work well with design and sales teams.
Established Better Women's Sportswear Company is Seeking a Highly Motivated Senior Sales Executive with a minimum of 10 years Showroom Sales experience focusing on their new division womens contemporary line of Wovens Knits and Sweaters to represent the core value of their brand.
Requirements:
Must have strong relationships with retail buyers
Be a Team Player and possess a can-do attitude
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Energetic, Hardworking, enthusiastic, Pleasant, Type A personality
Take ownership and have a strong sense of responsibility
Strong follow up skills
Hang with:
Annie Bing, BLANK NYC, Rails Clothing, 7 for All Mankind
We are looking for a creative, inspiring Senior Womenswear Designer to create color & concepts to expand the women’s apparel. Opportunity is based in the Midwest.
Responsibilities:
Conceptual Development
Design and create color & concepts that are seasonally appropriate and trend right.
Create seasonal pattern assortment that reflects the essence of the brand.
Research to identify new trends, fabrics, techniques, etc. May include online research, shopping, trend services.
Design compelling, creative assortment that matches the needs of the seasonal assortment plan.
Follow designs through product life cycle from conception through to production
Create illustrator / hand sketch with detailed garment information to pass to technical design counterpart.
Identify samples / fit block and communicate to technical design to follow for the creation of each style.
Work with CAD Designer to create print & pattern development.
Complete BOM for tech pack, including fabric, trim, pattern information.
Collaborate with Product Development Team
Collaborate with technical design, & sourcing team members to ensure that all products are successfully completed from creation to point of sale.
Partner with technical designer to ensure proper fit. Partner with sourcing to provide clear comments on submits and samples in a timely manner (48hr turnaround)
Provide support to design lead and other members of the cross functional team.
Requirements:
Degree completed in apparel design
7+years’ work experience in apparel design, preferably in women’s
Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Microsoft Excel
Large Luxury brand manufacturer is searching a Senior Technical Designer / Knits to join their team.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Create tech packs in PLM for suppliers to properly execute sampling/production to Design intent - This includes specs, draping, and construction sketches for the more complex fashion categories in the brand.
Experience in engineering prints, embroidery, beading and novelty fabrics.
Develop PLM block templates for Tech Pack Creation and confirm final grade rules
Ensure a robust design development handoff takes place with all the appropriate components to build a complete tech pack.
Expertise in fitting with live models, advise risks with construction, fit and execution within specific categories.
Responsible for physical garment measuring and full external and internal garment evaluations.
Execute options, mockups and revisions after Design review (i.e.: embossing, scales, artwork placement, engineered embellishment placement, patchwork, details, etc.)
Provide technical insight into new silhouette development & manage brand block creation.
Partners with Design and PD to offer options to meet design intent and margin targets for new silhouettes
Ensure consistent style aesthetic intent and construction from vendor to vendor on like styles.
Partner with QA to develop best practices (protocols) on product quality execution and style risk mitigation.
Own & conduct prototype and stock fittings according to company standards
Partner supplier tech members to ensure execution of complex construction, finishing and fit on specific seasonal styles or programs.
Effectively communicate with cross functional teams to ensure seasonal calendar milestone deliverables are met.
Owns escalating issues when and where appropriate with supporting facts, root cause and possible solutions.
Track workload efficiently to meet individual deadlines while pulling seasonal reporting from PLM when needed.
Own product Risk Assessment in partnership with QA partners prior to bulk production and ensure correct action plans are taken where necessary.
Travel to regional sourcing offices/factories and work with technical teams to calibrate, train, educate, and understand factory capabilities.
Coach and help train team members for continuous professional development.
E- mail, phone and video conference communication with sourcing offices and suppliers.
Attend WIP meetings & seasonal line reviews
Attend handoffs for Bulk after open to buy meetings.
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
Degree or Certification in Apparel Manufacturing, Design, Patternmaking or equivalent work experience
10+ years in Technical Design
Expertise in patternmaking including draping, grading, sewing, construction and fit for multiple or complex product categories.
Proven ability to successfully oversee a complex category while making product quality and seasonal deliverables a priority.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proven organizational skills and ability manage competing priorities.
Strong sense of urgency, attention to detail & resourcefulness
Magnificent high end retail store located in the heart of Manhattan. Been in business for over 60 years and sells the most amazing day, evening, MOB. They also do collaborations with European and American Designers to create product exclusively for their retail stores. Our client also has multiple retail stores located in New York and Canada. Their price point in retail is $300-$36,000
Our client is looking for sewers to work on bridal gowns.
Our client is a rapidly growing Mens and Boys Leisure/Underwear/Sock manufacturer. Who is looking for an energetic Sr. Account Planner to join their fast paced team.
Position Summary
Responsible for working closely with sales team to provide analysis for sound business decisions, maintain accurate financial records, devise projections and coordinate merchandise needs across our tiers of business.
Primary Responsibilities
Build account targets based on historical sales and new opportunities
Devise merchandise plans to guide development, line pricing and capacity holds
Ensure adopted product line aligns with SKU expectations, pricing and margin targets
Finalize order worksheets with sales creating cut & sold document for buy approval
Systematically review account performance and plans both pre-season and in-season
Implement sales forecasting for financial purposes based on current and projected orders
Analyze and validate item performance against expectations (account/program/style/color)
Consistently identify opportunities with sales partners to drive sales and productivity
Champion call to action with cross functional teams following up to ensure results
Be proactive in anticipating shifts in business and addressing with key partners
Act as lead on 3rd party selling tools including implementation, maintenance and training
Prepare and maintain all relevant company and ad hoc reporting
Our Client is looking for a multi - talented Tech Designer who is an up-beat team player with extensive experience in children’s (boys & girls) and also women’s
This role reports to the Director of Design & Merchandising.
Candiate must have experience in all categories of knits and wovens.
This role is required to do all fits and specs and handle all correspondence with the factory.
Our client is a High Quality Women’s wear Designer, Searching for a talented women’s RTW Tech designer. The line is primarily produceddomestically in New York and LA. They also manufacture occasionally overseas.
The candidate will play an integral role in all day-to-day technical design in the production of the ready-to wear collection. Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Technical design. S/he will have a strong work ethic and business acumen, commingled with an understanding of our client’s aesthetic and quality level. S/he will work cross functionally with production, pattern making, and fabric teams. It is imperative that this candidate has a great, loyal and positive attitude and has the ability to integrate smoothly into the existing Technical Design Team.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for the fit of the production fit for woven, PFD, leather and cut/sew categories.
Communicate with cross functional teams through all phases of production and manage their expectations with detail, follow up and professionalism.
Build open communication paths between Technical Design and the Production Team.
Monitor and coach factories for the highest level of quality. • Partners with Production counterparts on tracking and arrival of all fit samples and PP samples.
Maintain technical packages with all updates, graded specs, fit photos.
Conduct shrink tests when needed to assure production fabric is reacting similarly to sample fabric.
Assure fit consistency in repeat and core styles.
Prepare for fittings by meticulously specing and comparing the PP/TOP to the SMS/standard.
Record fit notes and notify departments such as Production regarding changes to the styles made during fittings.
Partner with Raw materials team and Production Managers to assemble full packages of all components needed for PP's.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: • 4+ years experience in Technical Design/Pattern making.
Understanding of domestic manufacturing, with a strong eye for proportion and design aesthetic.
Highly organized and very detail oriented.
Highly proficient in Excel, PDM, PLM, ERP or RLM with the ability to perform analytical tasks.
Quick-moving and quick-thinking, able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent people skills, and able to work in familial environment and integrate well with existing office employees.
Must be a team player, willing to share ideas and take over or delegate responsibilities to other team members as the situation requires
Large Luxury brand manufacturer is searching a Technical Assistant / Sweater to join their team.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Creating tech packs in PLM following the process to properly execute sampling/production to Design intent - This includes model/fit/construction, packaging combo kits
Attend fittings and sample reviews, as well as key milestone meetings, take clear notes and support Sweater TD Team
Measure and prepare samples for the fittings, take clear notes at fittings, assist the manager at the fittings and upload comments after the fittings accordingly
Support the manager in making sure complete handoff is received with all the appropriate components to build a complete tech pack.
As owner of Tech Pack, be able to maintain the data and insure all involved parties are aware of the changes/updates.
Daily communication with NY/HK/ Tech partners and other cross functional members.
Must ensure seasonal calendar deliverables for the team are met.
Support the Team sharing workload, or working on special projects.
Track packages from OSO, check in incoming samples and prepare for fittings/reviews, be on top of deadlines and deliverables
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
Degree or Certification in Apparel Manufacturing, Technical Design, or equivalent work experience
0-3 years in apparel related role
Understanding of garment construction and basic fit. Sweater specific knowledge is a big plus
Experience in fitting participation and taking detailed fit notes
Good verbal and written communication skills are must
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
Our Client is looking for a multi - talented Tech Designer who is an up-beat, team player with extensive experience in mainly children’s (boys & girls) Layette.
This role reports to the Director of Design & Merchandising.
Candidate must have experience in all categories of knits and wovens.
This role is required to do all fits and specs and handle all correspondence with the factory.
The Product Technician is responsible for tech pack creation in PLM for core, repeat and carryover programs.
They are an integral part basic product creation and data integrity of tech packs . This role provides exposure to Design, Tech and Product Development teams. The Product Technician needs strong communication, organizational skills as well as a heightened attention to detail.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Create tech packs in PLM from templates to properly execute sampling/production to Design intent - This includes model/fit/construction, packaging combo kits and necessary pattern zip pattern files in PLM for basic core and repeat bodies.
Ensure that a complete handoff is received with all the appropriate components to build a complete tech pack.
Owner of Tech Pack reviews to ensure accurate information is uploaded in PLM.
Daily communication with NY/HK Tech partners and other cross functional members.
Responsible for tech pack data integrity across several programs in a seasonal calendar.
Must ensure seasonal calendar deliverables for the team are met.
Support other team members when needed with workload or special projects.
E-mail, phone and video conference communication with NY/HK offices.
Track workload efficiently to meet individual deadlines and pull reporting from PLM when needed.
Attend fittings and sample reviews as well as key milestone meetings for exposure to teams and overall process.
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
Degree or Certification in Apparel Manufacturing, Design or equivalent work experience
0-3+ years in apparel related role
Good verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills and ability manage competing priorities.
A sense of urgency and attention to detail
Responsible and accountable
Ability to proactively problem solve
Knowledge of 3D programs a plus
Illustrator sketching a plus
Computer Skills: Gerber, PLM, Adobe Illustrator, MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word
Large Specialty Retailer, Fashion, Apparel, intimate Apparel, Accessories and Plus- Size Manufacturer is searching for a Freelance Technical Design to join their Team. This is a 3 month assignment.
Our client is looking for a friendly and energetic TEMPORARY Product Development Assistant. In this position, the candidate will be responsible for assisting in the development of all product categories from research to idea generation to sample production.
The duties of this position include:
Daily communication with all fabric mills and trim vendors and assisting in communicating with overseas and domestic factories to ensure timely delivery of all sample materials, developments, and products.
Act as liaison to designers and factories to ensure comments are communicated in a timely manner.
Daily tracking on all development-related packages.
Input data entry for raw materials into PLM system.
Manage and maintain fabric and trim library and development records.
Assist Fabric and Trim manager with seasonal fashion and market trend research.
Assist with fabric and trim sourcing.
Other duties as assigned by Product Development Manager.
Qualifications of the position include:
One to two years in product development preferred, swimwear/activewear is a plus.
Working experience with Excel, Microsoft office is required.
Working experience with tech packs/CADs, Adobe Photoshop, PLM a plus
Must be detailed oriented and a quick learner.
Must be able to work in a fast paced, team environment.
Must be able to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal.
Must be able to work independently and take initiative
Men’s and women’s active/ sportswear manufacturer is looking for a Quality Assurance Manager to develop and drive the quality assurance platform ensuring all our products are manufactured in accordance with superior quality and performance specifications ultimately resulting in maximum sales performance.
Product ranges from cut & sew knits, fleece and thermal T-shirt, jackets, pants, socks, undergarments and camouflage apparel
Must have working experience with quality assurance regulations for Walmart
Create and manage all quality standards, policies and manuals that guarantee quality met
Improve quality standards with factories/suppliers reducing need for multiple inspections
Identify and resolve non-standard product and related issues early in production process
Develop and regularly report quality KPIs related to overall factory performance including quality, delivery, efficiency of execution, testing, inspections and in store quality results
Identify and give feedback on overall factory capability, audit and improvement
Provide accurate data analysis for each region creating timely action plans where needed
Build a lean and effective QC organization providing training and development
Perform periodic internal quality audits to verify effectiveness of the QA process
Develop keen understanding of existing products, new launches and initiatives
Closely liaise with product development, innovation, materials, compliance, sourcing and production providing feedback to align internal operations with overall quality strategy
Work with 3rd party inspection providers to ensure QC activities are within standards
Work with VP to identify and resolve all factory/supplier chargebacks
Assist in management of product performance inspections/testing and compliance with standards
Support in the coordination of all supplier/factory/in country summit meetings
Reports to VP of Sourcing and Production
Qualifications
15+ years of related factory experience- apparel and furnishings preferred
Keen familiarity with QA procedures/processes and standards
Experience managing product quality and performance on global scale
Ability to manage overseas team effectively
Ability to deliver clear and concise reports and business correspondence
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
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