Associate Technical Designer [08-132]

Recognized as a global leader of women’s contemporary fashion, BCBG Max Azria Group continues to grow and diversify. With an international vision of Bon Chic, Bon Genre (French for Good Style, Good Attitude), BCBG Max Azria Group maintains the highest standards in creativity, quality and innovation – in its product offering, operations and staff. The Group’s vast portfolio of over 15 brands encompasses a retail and wholesale network of more than 9,000 points of sale in over 45 countries on 5 continents. With more than 10 offices around the globe, our worldwide team is integral to the company's successful expansion. We are currently seeking creative, talented and dynamic individuals to join our growing workforce of over 10,000 employees. The following exciting opportunity is located at our Global Headquarters in Los Angeles, California. 

Associate Technical Designer
Responsible to develop technical packages and evaluate garments for technical specifications, consistent fit and proper construction.


MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
 

· Work closely with patternmakers and samplemakers on technical construction or fit issues and track fit progress for division

· Participate in fit sessions, making appropriate recommendations for fit and construction issues

· Participate in style and fit approval process with cross-functional partners to meet all deadlines and address issues for resolution with Technical Designers.

· Communicate development and fit information to overseas vendors through written reports, sketches or pattern corrections

· Assist in organizing and prioritizing workload to meet deadlines, partnering with Technical Designers as needed

· Support Technical Design workload by creating fit schedules, maintaining track and measurement records

· Adhere to established fit and construction standards by producing accurate specification packages including sketch details, base size specifications, grading, construction and packaging details


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS ARE:


· Minimum 3 – 4 years Assistant Technical Design experience

· Degree in Apparel Design, Product Development or related field

· Must possess a strong understanding of garment construction, fit standards patternmaking, grading and specification packages

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required

· Ability to communicate effectively and accurately with internal resources as well as overseas vendors.

· Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop is required

· Experience or knowledge of pattern making software and Web PDM a plus

 

To Apply: Qualified candidates, please submit your resume to human.resources@bcbg.com .  BCBG Max Azria Group is an equal opportunity employer.  To view all of our current career opportunities, please visit our company’s career section at www.bcbg.com.