Reflex Performance Resources,Inc. Hiring for Fit Technical Designer at New York, New York Full Time

Our company is, a global sourcing company that specialized in the manufacturing and sales of active wear and sport wear. We are looking for a full-time technical designer who enjoys a fast paced, multitask, organized, detail-oriented persons to join our team.

Position Purpose and Scope

This position is responsible for ensuring overall quality and fit from initial proto through production.

Key Responsibilities

• Strong Ability to develop tech packs including sewing construction & detail, graded spec and “how to measure” application
• Drive time and action calendars and escalate to management accordingly
• Participate in fitting (proto through production). Advise design of all discrepancies between garment received and spec. Record all fit comments assisting designer in resolutions as needed.
• Instruct the factory/agent with appropriate construction, fit and block information to ensure successful manufacturing.
• Conduct live weekly model fittings with management to determine what fit and construction changes are necessary to achieve Design’s requirements
• Collaborate with Production and Design team from the product development to Production.
• Track / receive fit samples and prepare & process for fitting.
• Keep constant flow of communication with factory/vendor and team members
• Adobe Illustrator is a must skill to have.
• Must have knowledge to advice very clear direction how to fix the pattern and fit accordingly.
• Maintain professional & clear daily communication with factories regarding construction details, fit and pattern issue. Ensure that all necessary parties are kept in the loop in a timely manner
• Provide correct clear guideline and direction to Assistant and Associate designers to arrange fit comments
• Attend global conference calls as needed and host accordingly. The need might be that it is outside of normal business hours as Reflex performance is a global company. This is business need and a requirement of this position
• Arrange QC for actual products from productions.
• Train/Mentor Assistant and Associate 

Job Requirements

• Bachelors or Associate Degree in Technical Design or Pattern Making.
• Over 5 years ‘experience in the apparel industry.  
• Technical knowledge of sewing machine and garment construction
• Strong knowledge of patternmaking and grading and production/manufacturing processes and capabilities
• Must be proficient in MS office, Photo shop, Illustrator. Especially excel must be expert level.
• Ability to conduct a fitting on a live model and communicate pattern and construction changes to create the desired look and fit.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills.
• Experience fitting and correcting women’s / men’s garments with designers, taking all comments and preparing specs and communicating all corrections to factories.
• Self-motivated and self-directed with continuous desire to learn and grow
• Proactive problem solver able to trouble shoot and escalate issues effectively.
• Excellent communication, organizational skill, attention to detail and follow-up skills
• Must have responsibility of work and following directions.
• Must be legally eligible to work in U.S.A

Benefit

• 401K
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• PTO
• A year-end bonus 

Job Type

Full-time 9 am to 6 pm. (temporary hour: 8 am to 5 pm)

Salary

$60,000 ~ $80,000