Technical Design Coordinator

Overview

Essense of Australia is an international bridal wholesaler with key offices based in Lenexa, Kansas, Perth, Australia, and Zug, Switzerland. Our organization also operates in the United Kingdom, Europe, Canada, and New Zealand. We have been a global leader in bridal fashion for over 20 years and our designs are currently sold in nearly 1,000 stores worldwide. With innovative designs and a strong customer service approach, Essense of Australia is a dynamic company that rewards excellence, drive, and collaboration.   

 

The Role 

We are currently seeking a Technical Design Coordinator (internally referred to as a Garment Technician Coordinator) to join our growing team in Lenexa, Kansas within the Product Operations Department. This position requires a highly organized and motivated individual, capable of delivering accurate garment fit, fabric, and quality assessments. Liaising with our Design Development and Sampling Departments as well as international factories, the successful applicant will have a strong technical understanding of garment construction and patternmaking, a good eye for detail, outstanding written and verbal communication skills and display a proactive approach to effective process and timeline management.  

 

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment and always strives to be best in class. We are seeking someone with a strong sense of responsibility and ownership who strives to get the job done right the first time. They will relish the challenge of having multiple projects on the go, know how to manage priorities, shine under pressure, and support others to do the same. Our culture thrives on creative energy and collaboration, and, above all, we’re looking for a team player with a sense of fun. 

 

* This position is located in Lenexa, Kansas and our ideal candidate must be willing to relocate if you reside out of state. This position will also work onsite Mon – Fri.* 

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do  

• Support the coordination, documentation, and communication of gown changes throughout various design phases. 

• Provide technical information and sample requirements for the execution of tasks to be completed by the sewist. 

• Fit model session support including evaluation of fit and communication of results. 

• Develop technical packages including specs, fit comments, pattern correction sketches, grading rules, fabric and trim requirements within appropriate tolerances and predefined performance standard. 

• Participate in meetings with international office colleagues for collection responsibilities, sharing updates, project advancement and training opportunities. 

• Effectively timeline, coordinate and execute line review processes for the assigned label line. 

• Assist and be responsible for the timely response of Client Support inquiries globally as they pertain to Fabrications and Product Ops. 

• Assist with preparation for Line Reviews and Strategy Week. 

• Support Showroom and Photoshoot activities as needed, as well as maintenance and upkeep of photoshoot supplies. 

• Assist with overall Product Operations departmental responsibilities for collection launch. 

• Assist Garment Technicians with Custom orders. Processing, quoting, and completing technical flat sketches of Custom orders, liaising with customer service and sales staff to ensure clear communication of each order. 

• Assist Garment Technicians with Bulk QC inspections.   

Qualifications

Who You Are 

• Bachelor in Apparel, Fashion or related degree; equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.  

• Minimum 2 years of previous experience in technical design, product development or equivalent required. 

• Strong technical knowledge of garment construction including knowledge of sewing, pattern making and grading. 

• Proficient at technical flat sketches. 

• Ability to develop and analyze garment pricings. 

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite - particularly Teams, Excel, Word, Power Point.  

• High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite - particularly Illustrator and Photoshop. 

• Familiarity with PLM  - i.e. Centric preferred. 

• Familiarity with CRM – i.e. Salesforce preferred 

• Familiarity with Wrike is preferred 

• Impeccable attention to detail 

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to self-manag