Job Details
STAUD Clothing, located in Los Angeles, CA, has an opening for a Technical Designer.
STAUD is a ready to wear line offering chic essentials and stand-alone pieces designed and created in downtown LA. STAUD was founded in downtown Los Angeles in 2015 by Sarah Staudinger and George Augusto on a commitment to producing accessible, yet innovative pieces for the contemporary woman.
Our collections are created for those that want beautiful accessibly priced clothes and ready to wear collections that forgo trend for timelessness.
The goal? No nonsense, high style. We want to create a line of modern classics, refined pieces that reflect both an eye toward the future and a nostalgia for old school elegance. Clean, feminine lines, flattering cuts and only the finest materials - our intent is to design sophisticated, attainable clothing and accessories, without ever sacrificing quality or creativity. Instead, each piece is meant to elevate and enhance, pairing perfectly with everything from a pair of sneakers to a treasured dress shoe.
Working closely with a collective of manufacturers, STAUD continues to defy expectation pushing the boundaries of the bland, to produce designs that are stunning but simple, unique but uncomplicated - and as well priced, as they are well made.
STAUD offers a health care plan to include medical coverage, dental care, vision insurance and a matching 401k plan.
Role Overview
At STAUD, we're looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Technical Designer to join our Technical Design team in Los Angeles and support this rapidly growing and fast-paced company.
You will be reporting directly to the Director of Technical Design.
Essential Duties
- Measure and evaluate samples to ensure previous comments have been executed, check construction and quality of product to ensure samples have proper construction for garment category and fabrication.
- Leads fit sessions on live model and dress form under Director of Technical Design's guidance with clear and accurate knowledge of history and how to execute the comments.
- Able to log in information quickly, clearly, and accurately to rely on vendors so they understand the issue.
- Maintain the block library per style after approvals have been sent.
- Manage clear daily communication with all necessary cross-functional teams and overseas vendors.
- Create/establish specs based on existing body blocks to uphold their aesthetic for fit and silhouette; including measurements, and construction details.
- Create easily understandable comments using written and visual methods.
- Work closely with cross-functioning teams to ensure all information is correct.
- Escalate issues to superiors for input and direction.
- Maintain professional and timely email correspondence with domestic and global vendors.
- Identify potential product, quality, and costing issues and make appropriate recommendations.
- Track and manage workflow and workload for own product.
- Maintain fit consistency for product area. Ensure standard grade values are applied to each garment.
- Ensure Product Lifecycle Calendar dates are met for Development and Garment Fit Approvals.
- Manages workload for one or more category.
- Flexibility to work at different office locations during hybrid workdays.
- Oversees Associate Technical Designer as direct Manager.
Prerequisite Knowledge, Skills, and Education
- Minimum 5+ years Technical Design experience
- Advanced knowledge of POMs and how to accurately spec garments.
- Ability to effectively communicate in written and verbal form.
- Detail oriented with strong follow up skills; organize and prioritize multiple projects.
- Have a sense of urgency in managing time and accomplishing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to react to change.
- Ability to think creatively while assessing scientific problem solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
- Must be computer literate (Outlook, Excel, Word, Photoshop, Illustrator)
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop/Acrobat
- Overseas factory travel experience is a plus.
- Knowledge and ability to lead fittings and make decisions independently.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, prioritize appropriately, copes well with change, and maintains composure under pressure.
- Accountable for results, approaches obstacles proactively, and looks for ways to resolve problems and issues while delivering results.
- Capable of providing constructive, honest, and direct feedback.
Physical and Mental Requirements
- Standing and sitting for extended periods of time.
- Lifting up to 25 pounds in a safe and prudent manner.
- Ability to easily move throughout an office with ease.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English.
- Ability to effectively interact with others internally and externally.
- Ability to utilize office equipment in a safe and prudent manner, including a copy machine, fax machine, computer, telephone, and other general office equipment that may be used regularly.
- Ability to work with many different personalities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Correctable vision and hearing.
- Ability to work on-site.
Job Type: Full-time, Exempt
COVID-19 considerations:
All in-office employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and will be asked to provide proof of vaccination upon employment.