Technical Designer
Dôen
Los Angeles, CA
Information Technology, Art / Design / Entertainment
Founded by Santa Barbara-born sisters, Margaret and Katherine Kleveland, and a Collective of partners, DÔEN was launched in 2016 and is a digitally led, multi-channel fashion and lifestyle brand. Our mission is to create lasting, beautiful collections while supporting individuals in all aspects of the organization, supply chain, and community. We work with domestic and international partners who share our values and commitment to gender and social equality, and we give back by partnering with foundations that directly benefit our employees, value chain, and surrounding communities.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Description Of Duties
Title: Technical Designer
Classification: Exempt
Salary: $100,000 per year
Working Hours*: Monday through Friday 9:00AM-5:30PM
Schedule*: Onsite, 4 days in office, 1 day remote
Location: HQ: 14801 Califa St Van Nuys, CA 91411
DÔEN is looking for a dynamic and experienced Technical Designer to join our growing team in Los Angeles. This position is on site/in-office and will report to the SR TD of the specific category. The Technical Designer will be primarily responsible for executing designs; aesthetic vision from development through production. They will work closely with their partners in Design, Product Development and Production and will be responsible for the fit execution of specified categories. The responsibilities below show a glimpse into the roles key functions and the impactful contributions this position makes.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Accountable for fit, construction, quality and consistency of assigned styles throughout the product lifecycle
- Ability to build initial tech. packs and instruct vendor on how to execute quality proto samples that align with designs vision and the DÔEN fit aesthetic
- Ability to lead fittings with cross functional partners to execute design aesthetic and meet DÔEN fit standards
- Ability to take clear and concise notes in fittings for assigned categories
- Proactively address fit and construction issues without compromising fit functionality or productivity at the factory level
- Identify potential production, quality and costing issues and make recommendations to ensure brand integrity
- Communicate clear, concise fit and pattern corrections and work closely with vendors daily to problem solve issues and expedite samples
- Manage multiple seasons and prioritize work accordingly to meet critical calendar deadlines
- Reviewing and maintaining DÔEN apparel construction, quality, grade and tolerance standards
- Foster a respectful and inclusive team environment.
- Other duties and projects as assigned
- Extensive knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, production sewing techniques, fabrication, and trims.
- Experience working with overseas, full package vendors
- Highly organized with the ability to track and maintain sample records and work closely with cross functional partners to meet deadlines.
- Able to proactively troubleshoot and solve highly complex problems
- Strong computer skills including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, MS Word, Excel, 2D and 3D pattern experience preferred but not required.
- Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design/ Patternmaking or a related degree or equivalent work experience & education.
- At least 6-8 years of experience in Apparel Technical Design
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members of different backgrounds, skill sets, and cultural experiences.
- A high level of ownership, accountability, and initiative.
- Ability to work autonomously and take initiative, exercise discretion and good judgment.
- Ability to prioritize competing projects and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Action oriented and results driven.
- Ability to train, coach, and develop direct reports
- Ability to lead and inspire others.
- Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodation.
- Periods sitting at a desk, typing, sketching and working on a computer.
- Able to lift/move/push/pull objects up to 25 lbs.
- Able to walk, sit and stand for periods of time.
- Able to operate equipment such as computers, copy machines, phones.
- Must be able to access various areas of a given location.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- A fun-filled, creative work environment
- Healthcare, Vision, Dental
- 401k with company match
- Competitive salary
- Generous discount
- Compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
- The hybrid model may be rescinded at any time due to business needs or the company’s discretion.
$100,000 per year
About the company
Company website•Retail Apparel and Fashion
DÔEN is a Los Angeles-based line inspired by nostalgia for the California of decades past. Driven by the shared desire to make elevated yet wearable pieces for the everyday, we strive to bring more than a boutique shopping experience to you but to use DÔEN to connect with our customers, build an open community, and foster relationships with the inspiring individuals who wear our clothes throughout their lives. As a women-owned company, a cornerstone of the DÔEN brand mission is supporting women in the workplace and in the supply chain.
We are intentional when selecting our manufacturers, partnering only with factories that share our values. We are proud that our production partners share our commitment to supporting those who identify as women in the workplace and are collaborators in our mission to eliminate the gender gap at every point in the supply chain. We have chosen to work with women-owned or co-owned manufacturers: Currently, 50% of our apparel factories are owned by women, and the other 50% are co-owned.
We believe that today’s sustainability conversations, which have been centered around environmental impact, are crucial - but are interconnected to environmental, economic, racial, and social justice. We work with 3rd-party compliance audits and certifications to evaluate our manufacturing partners on a host of practices, from gender and social equality to wages to ethical work environments. In making a decision to work with a specific facility, we look for several indicators - including the people in management roles that identify as women, the factory’s control of all stages of production, the presence of internal worker’s unions, and any established foundations/organizations that directly benefit their employees and/or the surrounding community.