Brand: Fortune Swimwear
Category: Swim
Job Type: Full time, In-office
Location: Downtown Los Angeles, California
Position Summary:
Fortune Swimwear LLC in Los Angeles, is seeking a qualified Technical Designer that specializes in Swimwear, Active and/or Intimates to join our team. Candidate must have full understanding of the Technical Design process from Development through Production.
Fortune Swimwear is a leader in the swimwear industry. We are a private label swimwear company that has been in business for 20+ years. Fortune is a fast-growing company looking to grow our team. We are looking for a highly creative and driven individual to help assist our production team in a fast-paced environment. This position is perfect for someone who is organized and detail oriented. The perfect candidate, in addition to being organized, is able to multi-task and willing to do what it takes to get the job done. We are a great company to work for and we would love to have you join our team.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for providing detailed technical information including points of measure, measurement specs, detailed construction information, construction sketches, design cards for swimwear and coverups.
- Responsible for handling technical aspect of assigned brand accounts autonomously, leading fittings with patternmakers, fit models and account buyers and techs.
- Brand-specific protocol required, must be adaptable to calendar requisites and able to study and learn new processes quickly.
- Responsible for timely sample evaluations, ensuring approvals for fit consistency are met by required dates. Must maintain awareness of production timeline.
- Must review grade rules, cross-check patterns, production specs, and BOM’s before releasing to production.
- Must be able to identify fit issues and recommend solutions clearly, requiring excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Develop molded cups, underwires and trims.
- Track and monitor execution of fit and top of production (TOP) samples; keep archive of samples, notes, trims, etc.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience required private label manufacturing
- Must have knowledge of raw materials, fabric function and manufacturing process.
- Must be organized, detail oriented with strong follow-up, written and verbal communication skills.
- Needs understanding of patternmaking for swim, including molded cup, underwire and trim development.
- Must be capable of successfully working in a team environment, ensuring patternmaking and design departments are all aligned on product. Organizational skills are essential.
- Must demonstrate ability to manage projects independently with minimal supervision
- Must be efficient with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Adobe Illustrator and PLM systems.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Garment construction: 5 years (Required)
- Technical Design: 1 year (Required)
- Adobe Illustrator: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Los Angeles, CA 90021 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Los Angeles, CA 90021: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person