About Us

Fashion Nova is one of the fastest-growing e-commerce brands in the world. In 2018, we were named the #1 most-searched fashion brand on Google. Since then, we have continued to grow, launching Fashion Nova CARES, NovaKIDS, Nova Beauty, and Maven Beauty. Even more amazing launches are in the works as we speak!

At Fashion Nova, we are dedicated to bringing the customer the latest trends to make them look and feel their best without the high price point. We deliver the hottest styles at lightning-fast speed, ensuring that all are included with FashionNovaCURVE and NovaMEN. Wherever our customer is, we are committed to bringing them the trends they love at the prices they love.

Responsibilities

• Tech Designer contact for our Nova Sport department.
• Direct contact with vendors for all technical design aspects of style lifecycle, including but not limited to: initial development measurements, advise correct construction methods, update/maintain our pattern and fit library, provide complete and easily understandable fit comments, and finalize approved grade rules for production.
• Over time will develop fit library to be used as a reference guide for company standards.
• Inspect all samples received from proto stage to TOP samples in a timely manner.
• Responsible for tracking style measurements, thoroughly analyze each sample submitted to provide fit comments/approved grade rules and maintain/update the department's pattern library.
• Review construction and quality of submitted for each sample to ensure samples follow proper construction for each style.
• Ability to communicate fit and balance issues via easily understandable written and/or visual methods. Major plus if you have pattern experience in Gerber.
• Execute fit comments in a timely manner to ensure the fit sample review process stays on time with production timelines.
• Cross-examine sample against style Tech Pack and against previous fit samples to ensure comments have been corrected.
• Document clear and precise notes during line review and fitting.
• Update Tech Packs with most current information for BOM, construction templates, and measurements.
• Collaborate with cross-functioning teams to gain clear direction of fit intent.
• Maintain professional and timely email correspondence with domestic & overseas vendors
• Identify potential production, quality, and costing issues and make appropriate recommendations.
• Track and manage workflow and workload for your own product to ensure product areas are maintained with a cross-functional team.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of Technical Design umbrella with specialization in Performance Activewear: construction, fit, pattern making, fabric relation to design intent, and overall improving quality of a garment while maintaining cost.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience as an apparel Technical Designer with 3-5 years in Performance and Swim.
• Must be able to make advise fit corrections on pattern pieces via Flat and CAD Pattern Making (Bonus if experience in Gerber but other CAD applications are acknowledged).
• Established knowledge of proper fit and pattern adjustments.
• Proven understanding of complex fabrications/construction experienced in Active and Swim including but not limited to seamless, cut & sew knit, and cut & sew woven 
• Ability to lead live fittings and evaluate overall fit with understanding to make necessary fit/pattern corrections to achieve the desired fit.
• Desire to learn and grow individual skills in Technical Design and surrounding departments.
• Full understanding of developing thorough Tech Packs including but not limited to: BOM, measurement sheets, construction information, and final grade rules.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint), Adobe Illustrator, and Google Suite.
• Plus, if you have experience in a PLM software.
• Ability to identify apparel flaws quickly and effectively and/or possible production issues.
• Team-oriented; ability to excel in a team-based structure.
• Strong communication skills (Verbal and Written) and organizational skills
• Self-starter, multi-task oriented and the ability to resolve issues in a timely fashion.
• Understanding how to prioritize workload based on urgencies/dates provided.
• Organizational skills and ability to multi-task.

Benefits

• Employee Discount
• Full health care coverage
• Dental and vision coverage
• 401k Match

Fashion Nova, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace environment.   

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