Temporary Sweater Development Technical Designer
Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $30 - $40 hourly
ABOUT LOVESHACKFANCY:
LoveShackFancy, founded in 2013 by Rebecca Hessel Cohen, is a global fashion, beauty, childrenswear, accessories, home, and lifestyle brand celebrated for its romantic, vintage-inspired aesthetic and cult-like community. Known for its immersive, whimsical interiors, the brand has grown to 24 boutiques across the U.S. and London. Signature ruffles, pink, and bows anchor the collections, while storytelling and pioneering community-driven experiences have shaped LoveShackFancy into more than a fashion labelits a shared lifestyle movement. Coveted collaborations include Victorias Secret PINK, Gap, Target, Stanley, Pottery Barn, Bogner, and more. In 2023, LoveShackFancy launched Beauty exclusively at Sephora, inviting millions into its rose-colored world of whimsy and celebration.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Must have a strong background in womens contemporary sweater development; familiarity with C&S, swim, and active is a plus; fitting on size 4 and grading to size 2 for SMS
- Collaborate with Design to develop tech packs, including spec pages, construction details, documenting fit comments, and bill of materials from start to finish of the development cycle; translate design sketches and/or samples into spec and construction pages; review tech packs prior to turnover for accuracy
- Partner with Design on layout comments and placements, ensuring artwork and stitch layout are finalized and communicated to factories to achieve proto and SMS
- Participate in design-led fit sessions on live models with cross-functional teams, leading technical aspects of fit and partnering with Design to achieve the vision
- Provide technical direction, internally and externally, on corrective actions needed to bring samples to brand fit standards; utilize written comments, sketches, photos, or patternmaking as needed to communicate
- Communicate fit and construction issues through clear written and/or visual methods
- Anticipate and resolve potential SMS and development issues during the fit process; partner with vendors on resolution as needed
- Issue grading guidelines to vendors after fit approval
- Establish construction standards across all yarn types
- Maintain brand fit, spec, and construction consistency
- Maintain professional and timely daily email correspondence with overseas vendors
- Clearly articulate fit issues and present solutions during fit sessions to cross-functional teams
- Take accountability for resolving fit issues and clearly communicate with vendors via email and Zoom within tight timelines
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the T&A calendar is maintained
- Respond to all technical questions from overseas factories during proto and SMS development
This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.
SKILLS, QUALITIES & BEHAVIORS:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college
- 8-10 years of Technical Design experience in the designer or contemporary market
- Strong understanding of the LoveShackFancy brand and aesthetic with a highly trained eye for fit and quality
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
- Extensive knowledge of construction and patternmaking
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to multitask and work simultaneously across different departments