Assistant Technical Designer
New York City, New York
THE JOHN VARVATOS TEAM
THE JOHN VARVATOS TEAM
The heartbeat of any brand is its people. The John Varvatos culture is full of passion, creativity, and rock n roll! With many opportunities for growth and career development, we are a company that has ambitious plans for growth, and each individual plays a vital role in achieving our goals. We recognize each individuals contributions and treat each other with dignity, respect, and fairness.
THE ROLE
PURPOSE & SCOPE
The Assistant Technical Designer will be involved in all aspects and stages of tech design and perform basic tech design related tasks with a special focus on specking and garment evaluation for woven categories, including Leather, Outerwear, Suiting, and Soft Jackets.
WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
- Responsible for making all fit preparations including measuring and reviewing garments against comments and specs sent
- Communicate construction adjustments and/or pattern adjustments to factories overseas
- Assist and support technical designer with all construction issues, questions and concerns
- Prepare samples for fittings from proto samples to production samples
- Work closely with technical designer to record sample status during all stages of development and approval processes, unpacking packages, etc.
- Assist with managing and maintaining samples and sample closets
- Responsible for maintaining and updating tech pack files (style development files, etc.)
PURPOSE & SCOPE
The Assistant Technical Designer will be involved in all aspects and stages of tech design and perform basic tech design related tasks with a special focus on specking and garment evaluation for woven categories, including Leather, Outerwear, Suiting, and Soft Jackets.
WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
- Responsible for making all fit preparations including measuring and reviewing garments against comments and specs sent
- Communicate construction adjustments and/or pattern adjustments to factories overseas
- Assist and support technical designer with all construction issues, questions and concerns
- Prepare samples for fittings from proto samples to production samples
- Work closely with technical designer to record sample status during all stages of development and approval processes, unpacking packages, etc.
- Assist with managing and maintaining samples and sample closets
- Responsible for maintaining and updating tech pack files (style development files, etc.)
WHAT WE STAND FOR
- RESPECT: We treat our team, customers, suppliers, partners and planet with respect, always. We speak respectfully about and to others. We respect our customer's valuable time, and each other's. We work as a unified team and respect each other's differences
- RESOLVE: We are determined and we do not give up. We follow through on our commitments. We take accountability and face challenges with enthusiasm
- RAREFIED PASSION: We act with utmost integrity. We seek to continually improve and respond to feedback. We advocate for our brand, customer and product
- REFINEMENT: We pay fanatical attention to the details that make the John Varvatos difference. We strive to be exceptional in all we do.
BENEFITS
Your career matters to us and we will do what it takes to help you on your journey in life. You’ll be challenging yourself and your leadership. The opportunities will be there, and you’ll be working within an environment that rewards hard work and innovation. Internal promotion is the norm not the exception and you’ll be supported in your ambition to reach the next step of your career.
Health & Wellbeing Benefits Plan include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Dependent Care Accounts
- Commuter & Parking Saving Accounts
- 401(k) Enrollment - Traditional 401(k)
- Paid Time Off & Sick Leave
- Voluntary Additional Life & Disability Coverage for Spouse and Child(ren)
- Basic Life and Disability
- Short/Long-Term Disability
- Accident & Critical Illness
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Pet Insurance
- Personal Clothing Discount and Clothing Allotment
We are an Equal Opportunity employer, and we very much look forward to working with you. The current pay rate for this role is $25.00 USD/HR.
