Assistant Technical Designer

The Beaufort Bonnet Company's mission is to make people happy. Although we have grown significantly throughout the years, our company culture still exudes small business charm.

We offer competitive benefits packages which may include generous vacation policy, health and wellness coverage, 401k with company match, discounted stock purchasing, options for education reimbursement, and amazing product discounts! We value work-life balance and offer a flexible corporate office environment.

This is an in-person position based out of our corporate office in Lexington, KY.

The Assistant Technical Designer is primarily responsible for supporting the Senior Manager, Product in executing consistent production fit, grading, pattern approvals and maintaining accurate measurement specifications. Incumbent is also responsible for fit session administration and data entry functions for the assigned product category.

• Work with the Technical Design team to establish specifications for garments.             
• Receive, measure and prepare all fit samples for review. Follow up and assist with communications with Hong Kong office and overseas production partners.
• Assists in the wear test trial process, including evaluating the results, tracking product under testing and maintaining the participant database.              
• Prepare for fittings by assembling inspiration samples, tech packs, patterns and fit sample history.              
• Participate in fit sessions, making suggestions based on knowledge of designer’s vision and customer needs.        
• Seek new ways to make the fit process more efficient.     
• Maintain sample organization in Tech closet.          
• Work with Product Development Team on acceptance/rejection of samples. Determine fit correction comments and update Tech Packs accordingly.           
• Support the preparation of technical packages by entering measurements, pictures, sketches, and additional information as necessary.

You will love this job if you…

• Have strong oral and written communication skills, along with excellent time management skills.
• Are highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy.
• Have good follow-up and follow thru skills on all tasks and projects.
• Have a positive attitude and the willingness to work in a team-oriented environment.

Who we would like to meet:

• Bachelor’s degree in technical design, design or pattern making required.
• Generally, 0+ years’ experience as a technical assistant or fit technician. Intern experience is a strong plus.
• Knowledge of garment construction and spec grading required.
• Pattern making, sewing and draping experience is strongly preferred.
• Microsoft Office, macOS, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop).    

What happens next?

If you are interested in this opportunity please apply! You will receive an email confirming we received your application. We will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or information at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

                           

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