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Sr. Technical Designer

Steve Madden · New York City, New York, US

General Summary The Sr. Technical Designer is responsible for all areas of the technical design process. This position supports the Wholesale Apparel business.

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General Summary The Sr. Technical Designer is responsible for all areas of the technical design process. This position supports the Wholesale Apparel business. The responsibilities described below are considered essential functions of the role. This position is based in our NYC office and requires working on-site. Key Responsibilities: - Manage the technical design lifecycle, from initial development through pre-production approval - Generate technical specification packages. Analyze and evaluate samples for spec, pattern and construction. Partner with Designers to understand and execute the design concept / fit intent, while ensuring that samples are optimized for bulk production - Conduct fit evaluations on live models to analyze balance and fit. Provide recommendations for adjustments. Capture team feedback and process fit comments accordingly - Clearly communicate all fit, quality, and construction corrections to overseas partners through written comments, photographs, diagrams, and pattern corrections. - Proactively identify and resolve production, quality, and costing issues - Track and manage workflow - Manage daily correspondence with overseas factories - Able to manage mul...