KUIU:
ASSOCIATE APPAREL TECHNICAL DESIGNER Job in Dixon, CA
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Dixon, CA
Full-time | Design - Apparel, Design - Technical Apparel, Design - Technical Outerwear , Development - Apparel, Production - Apparel
About the job
At KUIU, we are committed to crafting the lightest, most advanced mountain hunting clothing and
equipment on earth. We live it. We breath it. And as part of the KUIU product team, you obsess over it.
The Associate Apparel Technical Designer supports the apparel product team through the creation of product specifications, fit, pattern, and product analysis, and communication with vendor/factory in accordance with our customer’s needs and company standards for quality, fit consistency & functionality while maintaining a positive working relationship with internal and external partners. Detail oriented and highly organized with the ability to be flexible and manage a large workload. They report to the Senior Technical Designer and assist in creating technical packages, measuring/analyzing garments, communicating construction corrections, & maintaining the pattern library.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Responsible for the timely commercialization of apparel products from initial development through TOP, ensuring products meet company standards fit, performance, construction, and aesthetics.
· Assist with documenting garment measurements, tolerances, grade rules, construction details, and additional technical requirements using KUIU’s defined format for tech pack creation.
· Responsible for measuring and evaluating construction on samples through written documentation, visual images, technical sketches, and minor pattern adjustments as needed to communicate detailed sample corrections.
· Be able to identify pattern balance, fit, and quality issues, and clearly communicate instructions to resolve each issue by collaborating with technical counterparts at vendor/factory.
· Schedules fit sessions on live models. Participates in fit sessions, taking notes, and taking photos for other team members.
· Assists with maintaining grading consistency across styles and fit between product categories.
· Tracks and manages workflow while adhering to development and commercialization trackers, calendars, and processes to ensure on-time development and production
· Support product wear testing throughout development
· Articulates brand standards to all parties, agents, and manufacturers
· Leverages technical knowledge and leadership support to brainstorm, troubleshoot and resolve issues that require an innovative approach
· Updates and maintains sample, interlining and pattern libraries, on-body fit standards, fit model castings, and
fit model database.
· Works closely and collaborates with the technical design, product development, and design teams to ensure processes are meeting internal documentation standards.
· Drives construction innovation and continuing improvement.
· Other projects as needed.
· Domestic and overseas travel, as needed
equipment on earth. We live it. We breath it. And as part of the KUIU product team, you obsess over it.
The Associate Apparel Technical Designer supports the apparel product team through the creation of product specifications, fit, pattern, and product analysis, and communication with vendor/factory in accordance with our customer’s needs and company standards for quality, fit consistency & functionality while maintaining a positive working relationship with internal and external partners. Detail oriented and highly organized with the ability to be flexible and manage a large workload. They report to the Senior Technical Designer and assist in creating technical packages, measuring/analyzing garments, communicating construction corrections, & maintaining the pattern library.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Responsible for the timely commercialization of apparel products from initial development through TOP, ensuring products meet company standards fit, performance, construction, and aesthetics.
· Assist with documenting garment measurements, tolerances, grade rules, construction details, and additional technical requirements using KUIU’s defined format for tech pack creation.
· Responsible for measuring and evaluating construction on samples through written documentation, visual images, technical sketches, and minor pattern adjustments as needed to communicate detailed sample corrections.
· Be able to identify pattern balance, fit, and quality issues, and clearly communicate instructions to resolve each issue by collaborating with technical counterparts at vendor/factory.
· Schedules fit sessions on live models. Participates in fit sessions, taking notes, and taking photos for other team members.
· Assists with maintaining grading consistency across styles and fit between product categories.
· Tracks and manages workflow while adhering to development and commercialization trackers, calendars, and processes to ensure on-time development and production
· Support product wear testing throughout development
· Articulates brand standards to all parties, agents, and manufacturers
· Leverages technical knowledge and leadership support to brainstorm, troubleshoot and resolve issues that require an innovative approach
· Updates and maintains sample, interlining and pattern libraries, on-body fit standards, fit model castings, and
fit model database.
· Works closely and collaborates with the technical design, product development, and design teams to ensure processes are meeting internal documentation standards.
· Drives construction innovation and continuing improvement.
· Other projects as needed.
· Domestic and overseas travel, as needed