Job Description: Frances Valentine brings heritage and fashion together under one roof to create pieces that not only offer color + joy but also celebrate the unique origin stories behind each individual piece. From the craftsmanship to the styling of pieces, FV takes past waves of fashion and makes them new again, instilling a sense of nostalgia, timelessness, and colorful elegance. We are currently searching for a talented Part Time Freelance Technical Designer to collaborate with us on upcoming collections. This person will work closely with PD and Production to assist in developing product that meets the aesthetic, quality and fit demands of each product. Calendars Review and adhere to Seasonal Calendars by Category and Monthly Delivery Drops - including but not limited to milestones: design kick off, new proto due dates, market sample due dates, costing due dates, sample fittings Participate in meetings as necessary in coordination with PD and Production teams.Product Measure and prepare garments and tech packs for development & fittings Attend fit sessions on live models, review overall fit, and confirm all details of all garments Correct and approve fit and construction for all garments throughout each stage of sampling and production Help evolve and establish precise grading rules/style blocks (regular and plus sizes) Communicate fit revisions and comments to overseas vendors in conjunction with PD and Production Product Knowledge Help to maintain Product Detail Sheets by season - which provide product info for the business units including, Style Details, Size Specs, & Fit Notes. Qualifications: Proficiency in Clo3D, InDesign, PLM, Excel, Illustrator and Photoshop is required. Understanding of the plus size market Minimum 3 - 5 years prior experience in apparel technical design with strong knowledge of garment construction, size grading and textiles. Highly organized and detail oriented with a positive can-do attitude. Strong communication and presentation skills Ability to meet deadline demands.
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