Technical Designer - US based

About Trafilea

Trafilea is a dynamic and innovative Tech E-commerce Group that operates multiple direct-to-consumer brands in the intimate apparel and beauty sectors, with a focus on using data-driven strategies to scale their businesses. In addition to our products, we have our own online community dedicated to promoting body positivity. As a rapidly growing global player, Trafilea is committed to creating high-quality products and services that enhance the customer experience and drive long-term growth.

Research @ Trafilea

We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. We believe in investing in our people, providing them with the support and development opportunities they need to grow both personally and professionally. With our remote-first approach, you'll have the freedom to work from anywhere in the world, surrounded by a diverse and talented team that spans the globe.

The Technical Designer for Apparel will use technical design skills and knowledge of the current market to improve product ratings to 4+ stars, by creating and enhancing all private label products through technical design processes. Needs to manage the process in Asana, daily interaction with Product Development & coordinate all sample due dates and US fittings.

• 5+ years of experience in Technical Design, building private label apparel products is a must
• Knowledge in women's apparel industry
• Track, log & measure all fit samples
• Experience in building size scales, grade specifications, tech packs & CADs
• Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of US fittings & implement
• Passion for technical design & product development
• Understanding the plus size market with passion in making women feel confident is a plus
• Technical flat sketches skills is a plus
• Highly skilled in Adobe Illustrator and photoshop is a plus
• Knowledge in intimates, seamless and Cut & Sew is a plus

Accountabilities

• Support TD/PD in all initiatives to improve Product Rating of 4+ stars and Fit as expected above 70% on average for all private label products with effective technical design processes
  
• PLM savvy (uploads/updates)
  
• Update current CADs based on PO (colorways, construction details, etc.)
  
• Manage the technical design process & sample/ fitting coordination in Asana
  
• Weekly updates, reporting and following each task to ensure good quality and fit with on-time delivery
  
• Evaluate & Measure fit samples fittings
  
• Assist in-person live fittings for new development, duplication, refits and special projects for (full size run) size chart evaluation
  
• Update tech packs based on fit comments/PPM recap(s). Send tech pack revisions to the China team/Factory to implement.
  
• Daily updates on Development Chart & Asana for fitting stages & deadlines
  
• Attend weekly team meetings
  
• Work with design team to assist/update any packaging discrepancy
  
• Build strong and synergistic relationships with cross functional partners; Merchandising, Marketing, Technical, PD and Production
  
• Lead and participate in company- wide brainstorming sessions for white space identification and concept/proposition development
  
• Deep dive into customer feedback to help provide innovations & enhancements on current assortment
  

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