Jenni Kayne
Technical Designer
Los Angeles, CA · Mid
Sponsorship not specified$85k-$95kDetected 48 days ago
PhotoshopIllustratorProduct ManagementCommunicationProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office
About the role
- Jenni Kayne is a California-based lifestyle brand that aims to empower an elevated approach to everyday living.
- This role ensures the highest standards of fit, construction, quality, and measurement accuracy while maintaining brand integrity.
- Additional Notes This job description is not all inclusive.
Responsibilities
- Participate in live-model and form-fitting sessions, provide recommendations, document call-outs, and log critiques to efficiently resolve all issues.
- Create clear, detailed fit comment documents using written and visual communication-photos, sketches, pattern diagrams, or on-pattern notation-to address fit and balance issues.
- Build and maintain accurate tech packs including detailed sketches/illustrations, construction details, and specifications using Adobe Illustrator and PLM System (WFX), following established standards and templates.
- Maintain and update measurement specifications, how to measure guides, construction and label call out pages throughout product lifecycle
- Track and manage workflow, fit schedules, and calendar adherence to ensure timely execution of all milestones.
- Collaborate with Design & Product Development to determine next steps when fit issues arise during pre-production or production, including evaluating timing or cost impacts.
- Maintain organization of all samples throughout development and production, including tracking the status of fit samples and vendor packages.
- Help organize and manage sample archives
- Partner with Product Development and Design teams to ensure BOMs (Bill of Materials) remain updated throughout the development and production lifecycle.
- Coordinate with Design & PD on sampling needs and requests to meet all calendar milestones and deadlines.
Requirements
- Strong technical knowledge of prototyping, patternmaking, garment construction, grading, and development/production processes.
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting production, pattern, and grading issues.
- Intermediate grading skills and strong knowledge of BOMs, trims, and construction standards.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to make independent, proactive decisions.
- Associate degree (minimum 2 years) in a related field required; bachelor's degree preferred.
- Minimum 5 - 7 years of Technical Design experience, preferably within Ready-to-Wear.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Photoshop & Illustrator
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills with the ability to create comprehensive product specifications and detailed technical drawings.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment while adapting to shifting priorities.
- Proactive self-starter with strong initiative, independence, and follow-through.
- Collaborative, team-oriented, and results-driven with a high level of professionalism.
Nice to have
- Associate degree (minimum 2 years) in a related field required
- bachelor's degree preferred.
- Experience using PLM system, WFX a plus.
- Ability to sew is a plus, but not required.
Compensation
- The annual base salary range for this position is $85,000 - 95,000.
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