Summary
o The Assistant Technical Designer will be responsible for supporting the Senior Technical Designer in the fit and technical aspects of the product development cycle from sketch through pre-production samples and final bulk garments
What You’ll Do
o Measure garments and review apparel construction and quality standards of samples prior to fittings.
o Assist in fittings by taking notes & fit photos. Responsible for formatting and organizing fit photos in server promptly after a fitting.
o Maintain seasonal data entry and set up initial TPs in Backbone PLM.
o Assist Senior Technical Designer with sketch updates and creating construction detail pages.
o Collaborate with Senior Technical Designer and Design Director to address fit feedback and maintain quality standards.
o Communicate with overseas vendors to manage the garment sampling process and assist with fit comments.
o Organize fit protos, pre-production, and top of production samples.
o Partner with Assistant Apparel Designer on sending and receiving packages.
o Work alongside cross-functional teams and vendors to meet deadlines.
o Schedule fittings and attend necessary meetings.
o Any other projects as needed.
What We’re Looking For
o 0-1 years’ experience working in Technical Design, Apparel Design, or Apparel Product Development, with relevant internships counting toward experience.
o Degree in Apparel Design/Product Development/Technical Design or related experience preferred.
o Knowledge of men’s apparel fit, construction, and fabric properties.
o Keen attention to detail and organization with the ability to multi-task, managing multiple seasons at once.
o Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills.
o Proficiency using Adobe Illustrator, MS Office, and managing a calendar
o Experience with a PLM system is a plus.
o Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
o Willingness to learn and self-motivate. Able to collaborate and be self-aware of capabilities and time management.
o A team player who contributes positively to Design team and overall Criquet team dynamic.
About Criquet
Criquet is an independent web-driven menswear brand from Austin, TX. We invest in quality of life. We’re as well stocked in IPAs as we are IRAs. We’re into counter-culture, dive bars and scuba-diving for lost golf balls. We’re all manner of men and women but we aren’t yes-men. Because ordinary is boring. So, whether we’re making shirts, outerwear or old-fashioneds, they need to be high quality, they need to be done our way, and they need those little details that make all the difference. Proudly from Austin and comfortably off-course.