Temp Technical Design Assistant
Apply NowTitle: Technical Design Assistant (Freelance)
Reports to: Technical Design Director
Location: DTLA – Hybrid, 3-4 days in office.
Start: ASAP
End: roughly 3 months
Hours: 30-40 hours per week
Pay range: $22/hr
Hourly rate is commensurate with experience and is an estimated range provided by JBC.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate with the Product Development team to confirm all garments have undergone a pre-fitting check.
- Pre-measure and spec garments ahead of fittings to ensure compliance with design specifications.
- Organize racks prior to fittings to facilitate an efficient fitting process.
- Maintain and manage fit notes and tracking systems for the entire department.
- Photograph fittings to document adjustments and changes for review.
- Prepare and steam all samples before fittings to ensure proper presentation.
- Manage the fit rack, ensuring that all necessary samples are readily accessible and organized.
- Ensure that previous samples are on the rack before each fitting to maintain continuity and efficiency.
- Time the fittings to optimize session productivity and adherence to the schedule.
- Distribute the fit list to involved parties to keep the team informed and prepared.
- Check samples before fittings and act as a liaison with the Product Development team to address any discrepancies.
- Organize the sample closets and ensure samples are accessible and up to date.
- Assist the Technical Designer department in measuring garments to uphold quality standards.
EDUCATION: College degree required
EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS:
- 1+ year of experience in Technical Design or Patternmaking at a fashion brand
- Experience with dresses, eveningwear, or special occasion
- Experience measuring garments and applying to spec sheets
- Proficiency in PC operation, MS office and Excel, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator software
- Familiarity with CLO3D
- Understanding of Technical Design process and product construction
- Excellent interpersonal skills supporting a team environment
- Must be willing to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong planning and organizational skills with a sense of priority for deadlines and attention to detail
- Ability to recognize and react to changing work demands
- Ability to demonstrate proactive problems solving skills