The Antigua Group
Assistant Technical Designer
The Antigua Group, Peoria, Arizona, United States, 85381
Objectives:
The Assistant Technical Designer (ATD) will work closely with the Technical Designer, design team, and cross-functional partners on both menswear and womenswear, including golf, licensed, and fashion apparel, with a focus on cut-and-sew knits and woven garments. This role requires a proactive, highly organized individual with a passion for apparel development. The ATD will help take products from concept through fit to production, ensuring the design vision is consistently translated into well-fitting garments. Typical responsibilities include measuring samples, maintaining accurate records of measurements, assisting with fit sessions, and daily communication with suppliers via email.
Responsibilities:
Record Maintenance: Maintain and review complete records of fit sample measurements, specifications, and notes throughout development to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Cross-Department/Collaboration: Participate in cross-departmental discussions to facilitate the clear translation of design intent into production-ready garments.
Fit Sessions: - Attend fit sessions, take detailed notes, and capture photos as needed. - Maintain fit charts and manage the fit schedule with the model.
Supplier Collaboration: Collaborate with suppliers on specification and construction-related issues, providing clear fit comments with illustrations from proto through final production approval.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience
• Degree in Fashion Design or Technical Design with 2-3 years of experience, or 5 years of experience in Technical Design without a degree.
Core Competencies
• Able to adapt and find solutions when faced with unexpected challenges.
• Comfortable with precise documentation and open, clear communication between teams and with suppliers.
• Effectively manage concurrent projects while ensuring deadlines are consistently met, including coordinating with production schedules and timelines.
• Comfortable working collaboratively in teams while taking initiative on independent tasks
. • Strong attention to detail, especially in measuring and documenting samples.
Technical Expertise
• Garment Knowledge: Solid understanding of garment construction and flat pattern techniques.
• A plus: Experience with 3D software such as Clo or Browzwear. Digital Savvy
• Design Tools: Advanced user of Adobe Illustrator.
• Spreadsheet Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of spreadsheet applications like Excel and Google Sheets.
• System Navigation: Familiar with PLM systems.
• Platform Flexibility: Experienced with both PC and Mac operating systems
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
$60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:401(k)Dental InsuranceEmployee assistance programEmployee discountFlexible scheduleFlexible spending accountHealth insurancePaid time offTuition reimbursementVision insuranceAbility to commute/relocate:
Peoria, AZ 85382: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person.
Antigua is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
The Assistant Technical Designer (ATD) will work closely with the Technical Designer, design team, and cross-functional partners on both menswear and womenswear, including golf, licensed, and fashion apparel, with a focus on cut-and-sew knits and woven garments. This role requires a proactive, highly organized individual with a passion for apparel development. The ATD will help take products from concept through fit to production, ensuring the design vision is consistently translated into well-fitting garments. Typical responsibilities include measuring samples, maintaining accurate records of measurements, assisting with fit sessions, and daily communication with suppliers via email.
Responsibilities:
Record Maintenance: Maintain and review complete records of fit sample measurements, specifications, and notes throughout development to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Cross-Department/Collaboration: Participate in cross-departmental discussions to facilitate the clear translation of design intent into production-ready garments.
Fit Sessions: - Attend fit sessions, take detailed notes, and capture photos as needed. - Maintain fit charts and manage the fit schedule with the model.
Supplier Collaboration: Collaborate with suppliers on specification and construction-related issues, providing clear fit comments with illustrations from proto through final production approval.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience
• Degree in Fashion Design or Technical Design with 2-3 years of experience, or 5 years of experience in Technical Design without a degree.
Core Competencies
• Able to adapt and find solutions when faced with unexpected challenges.
• Comfortable with precise documentation and open, clear communication between teams and with suppliers.
• Effectively manage concurrent projects while ensuring deadlines are consistently met, including coordinating with production schedules and timelines.
• Comfortable working collaboratively in teams while taking initiative on independent tasks
. • Strong attention to detail, especially in measuring and documenting samples.
Technical Expertise
• Garment Knowledge: Solid understanding of garment construction and flat pattern techniques.
• A plus: Experience with 3D software such as Clo or Browzwear. Digital Savvy
• Design Tools: Advanced user of Adobe Illustrator.
• Spreadsheet Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of spreadsheet applications like Excel and Google Sheets.
• System Navigation: Familiar with PLM systems.
• Platform Flexibility: Experienced with both PC and Mac operating systems
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
$60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:401(k)Dental InsuranceEmployee assistance programEmployee discountFlexible scheduleFlexible spending accountHealth insurancePaid time offTuition reimbursementVision insuranceAbility to commute/relocate:
Peoria, AZ 85382: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person.
Antigua is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.