Alexander Wang Sr Technical Designer, Cut & Sew
- Develop and maintain accurate technical specifications for all new styles within the Cut & Sew category, ensuring consistency across product lines.
- Lead the development and maintenance of block pattern libraries to support fit consistency and uphold brand standards.
- Create, manage, and oversee technical packages, including garment specifications, points of measure (POMs), construction details, grading, and fit comments from prototype through bulk production.
- Partner with Design, Product Development, and Production teams to identify and resolve fit, quality, construction, and manufacturing issues throughout development.
- Collaborate with the Senior Director of Technical Design & Operations to establish and maintain fit standards across all product categories.
- Lead live fit sessions, partnering with Designers and Patternmakers to achieve the desired fit, functionality, and aesthetic.
- Evaluate vendor samples for fit, construction, and workmanship; recommend pattern corrections and garment engineering solutions as needed.
- Work closely with Patternmakers, Production teams, and factories to resolve construction, quality, and workmanship challenges.
- Approve fit samples through all stages of development, ensuring alignment with the seasonal Time & Action calendar and production milestones.
- Finalize and issue graded production specifications for all approved styles.
- Track overseas sample development and shipment status to ensure timely fit approvals for Counter Samples (CS), Pre-Production Samples (PP), and Top of Production (TOP) samples.
- Maintain clear, timely, and professional communication across all internal and external partners.
- Foster a collaborative, solutions-oriented team environment that encourages open feedback and partnership.
- Manage, mentor, and develop Associate and Assistant Technical Designers.
- 7+ years of apparel technical design experience.
- Extensive experience in Cut & Sew product development and technical design.
- Experience across both women's and men's apparel categories.
- Strong expertise in garment fit, pattern evaluation, grading, and garment construction.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Cut & Sew construction methods, manufacturing processes, and stitching techniques.
- Experience working with luxury and/or contemporary apparel brands.
- Experience across multiple product categories, including leather garments.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Adobe Illustrator.
- Proficiency in RLM and Gerber systems.
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