Sr. Technical Designer

ANINE BING is looking for a Sr. Technical Designer to join its Production team in Los Angeles.

The Sr. Technical Designer will manage the technical product development process from initial design to final execution, ensuring fit and quality stay consistent.

The ideal candidate is a self-driven relationship builder and a team player - driven to contribute to ANINE BING’s reputation, growth and success. The Senior Technical Designer excels in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and has strong communication skills for engaging with all levels of management. The ideal candidate must be flexible and passionate about building teams with different skill sets and personalities.

This role is based at our Los Angeles HQ and reports to the Director of Technical Design.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide factories with initial specs during the development stages
Lead fit sessions, analyze fit issues and accurately communicate technical corrections to vendors
Gather and organize all notes post fitting to review with the Director of Technical Design to prioritize the workload
Use the factory pattern (paper or digital) to provide critical technical adjustments on Illustrator/Photoshop
Create and update blocks in the WFX following the Anine Bing catalog as a guide. Assign P.O.M. if needed
Maintain and update How to Measure Guide based on codes assigned in the WFX for all categories
Assign and release graded specs at PP approval stage as well as establish grade rule for new categories while adhering to the Anine Bing standard
Coordinate fit session, including managing W.I.P. and distributing Fit Lists
Support fit model search, casting and technical processes

REQUIREMENTS

7+ years of Fit technician experience and/or Technical Designer; knowledge of pattern making is a plus.
Must have technical experience with multiple product classifications
Must possess a keen eye to identify fit issues and recommend solutions
Must have a strong understanding of garment construction and fabric types
Must have a basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Experience using WFX is a plus

Benefits & Perks

Work/Life Balance: Flexible work schedules, Unlimited/ flexible time off, paid holidays throughout the year, and extra days off in the summer
Wellness: ANINE BING covers 75% of costs for your medical, dental, and vision insurance and offers an array of other benefits for you and your dependents, including a generous parental leave program
And more: Generous employee discount and wardrobe

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $80,000 - $95,000

Working at ANINE BING

ANINE BING seeks to empower its employees by providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Diversity and inclusion is critical to our success as a global brand, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

More about ANINE BING

ANINE BING is a Los Angeles-based fashion house started in 2012 that blends elements of Scandinavian simplicity with American energy to offer modern wardrobe essentials for women seeking a timeless yet rebellious approach to everyday style. Since its launch, ANINE BING has built a global brand represented across 90+ countries, including brick-and-mortar retail stores in cities worldwide.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, ANINE BING has over 200 employees and is backed by key investors, which include Index Ventures founder Danny Rimer (Facebook, Dropbox, Roblox, Net-A-Porter), Greycroft Partners founder Dana Settle (Bumble, Cuyana, Farfetch), and Felix Capital founder Frederic Court (Goop, Farfetch, Vitrue, Dailymotion).