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About Intradeco Apparel
Founded in 1982 and with deep roots in the textile industry since 1921,
Intradeco has grown into a global vertical manufacturing company, supplying
quality casual clothing and thermal underwear to major retailers in the United
States, Mexico, and Canada. At Intradeco, we provide a holistic approach to
apparel manufacturing, encompassing all stages from ideation phase to final
product distribution. Our vertical integration, combined with our lean
manufacturing capability, allows us to respond quickly to market demands, handle
direct-to-store and replenishment programs, and offer unique flexibility to our
customers.
Our Team
We are dedicated to our mission and passionate about collaboration, moving
quickly, and breaking down barriers, leveraging technology, eliminating
bureaucracy, and constantly striving to evolve. Our cultural foundation is built
on trust, teamwork, quality, sustainability, and integrity.
This is a full-time, on-site hybrid position in Miami.
Who we are looking for:
We are seeking a Technical Designer with full understanding of apparel-fashion
industry, apparel manufacturing, technical design, fashion design and
production. Someone who is able to work both woven and knits apparel top and
bottoms.
What you will do:
* Partner and support the Technical Design team, the Design/Merchandising and
Product Development teams to build seasonal apparel assortments from product
development through final fit production approval.
* Ensure that the design intent, fit relevancy, quality and timely delivery is
upheld.
* Protect the brand integrity and contracted style by delivering fit
consistency and following all construction standards for the product
category.
* Follow the fit block to ensure fit consistency, partner with the TD Director
and patternmaker to create and update the fit block as necessary.
* Full ownership of assigned product category from development to final
production.
* Troubleshoot possible production issues related to garment development and
constructions, prior to garment costing, creating a strong style foundation
and technical packages from the start.
* Set priorities, managing deadlines for presentation proto and production
samples.
* Attend and own fitting for assigned garment categories, relate pattern
corrections and fit comments based on fittings helping move the style
forward.
* Liaison between all factories, production and sourcing teams, helping resolve
all issues on a daily basis.
* Work with the sample makers, providing needed information/tools to complete
samples daily.
* Meet and or exceed all deadlines from development to final production.
* Own and maintain tracking chart from development to final production.
Technical & Fit
* Develop and create tech packs consisting of measurements sheets, construction
sheets and bill of materials from development to production; update as
necessary.
* Partner with the design team to help finalize technical sheets, have a team
player approach and help team with updates if needed.
* Update technical components in PLM systems; work with PLM coordinator and
Design team.
* Maintain accurate grade rules for each category/style within PLM systems.
* Issue completed technical packages for costing projects and fit sample
request as needed.
* Make all fit sample requests working from the contracts received.
* Request and process sample yardage as needed for development and fit samples
completion; punch for weight, inspect for defects, roll fabric, log into
fabric book and storage area as needed.
* Measure & prepare fit samples for fit sessions; schedule and lead fittings.
* Attend fittings prepared with all available style development history.
* Provide fit comments to factories based on fit sessions, helping seal the
approval.
* Provide fit samples to retailers, follow up with fittings and seal the
approval with brand suppliers.
* Own all factory communications to ensure smooth style approval and
finalization.
* Partner with Technical Design Director, Technical designers and pattern maker
to review and achieve approval of graded nest prior to garment cut, ensuring
all sizes are graded proportionally minimizing production errors prior to
cutting.
* Assist in 3D pattern renderings, review full size range in 3d prior to final
approval.
* Enter styles into seasonal sample flow tracking chart.
* Prepare garment shipping documents such as fit reports, garment labels and
shipping labels.
* Help with fit comparisons reports; measuring samples, taking pictures,
maintaining seasonal changes.
* Able to lift, remove and dress the fit forms and place back on the fit form
stand.
Who you are:
* 5 - 10 years of experience in the Apparel-Fashion industry, Technical Design
and knowledge of Pattern making.
* Working knowledge of technical design from development to final production.
* Full garment construction/stitches knowledge in knit and woven fabrics.
* Underwear and under layer apparel experience a plus.
* Proficient in Excel, Word, BC/FLEX PLM, Illustrator, Microsoft office and
Acrobat Pro
* Knowledge of 3D software.
* Ability to learn latest software programs and follow customer manuals as
needed.
* Fast learner.
* Ability to multi-task.
* Ability to read and comprehend specifications and instructions.
* Ability to translate market trends into appropriate designs for specific
retail needs.
* Self starter with great communication skills.
* High work ethic.
* Must be able to multi-task, having a strong sense of urgency, excellent time
management skill.
* Can-do positive attitude, open minded and be able to accept constructive
feedback. Apply corrective action.
* Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.
What We Offer:
* Competitive Pay – We believe in rewarding success and showing our employees
just how much they’re valued in a variety of different ways, including
compensation.
* Health and Wellness – There’s nothing basic about our comprehensive health
and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and t play, we aim to
support a healthy lifestyle.
* Time away from work – Sometimes we need time away to be with family, enjoy
our hobbies, focus on our health or just simply recharge. We are committed
to helping out employees create a work-life harmony!
* Growth and Development – We are constantly seeking to offer opportunities and
support for personal and professional development.
* Financial planning and wellbeing – No matter what financial goals our
employees have set, we want to help them get there. We offer access to
benefits, programs and education to help our employees to protect income, pay
for expenses and invest in the future. Including a generous 401(k) match!