Arrange cutting and sewing of sew guides and SMS with domestic factories and in-house sewers, including communication of combinations and finishes to the cutters and sewers.
Problem-solve on-site issues related to print/EMB placement and garment construction.
Fabric and Trim Sourcing:
Source fabrics, trims, and linings from local stores or overseas suppliers/manufacturers for protos and SMS.
Collaborate with overseas suppliers and manufacturers to ensure quality and timely delivery of materials.
Quality Assurance and Timely Delivery:
Communicate comments on embroidery, embellishment, prints, wash and fabric to overseas factories, troubleshooting issues to meet design standards and timelines.
Follow up with overseas factories regarding the quality and timely delivery of embroidery, prints, solid fabric, trimmings developments, and overseas SMS.
Manage SMS shipments for overseas showrooms to ensure timely delivery before markets.
Communication and Fittings:
Utilize Mandarin proficiency to communicate effectively with local sewers.
Attend fittings for development protos, assisting in pinning and cutting garments, updating sketches as needed, while documenting details for in-house pattern corrections or tech pack comments.
Design Collaboration:
Work with in-house sewers on mock-ups to execute design vision and develop garment washes and printing/dying techniques using local resources.
Technical Management:
Create and update development POs as required.
Manage domestic and overseas SMS fixing with in-house sewers, ensuring all developments meet design standards and timelines.
Maintain records of development approvals to effectively communicate fabric and development information to production.
Pattern Management:
Coordinate the digitization of in-house patterns for overseas production and organize domestic paper patterns.
Qualifications/Experience:
1-3 years of experience in product development or technical design.
Proficiency in Mandarin is preferred.
Strong design sensibility and brand-appropriate taste to ensure quality garment execution.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Exceptional time management, organization, and detail-oriented mindset.
Knowledge of woven garment construction and fabric/trim sourcing.
Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, and Excel.
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Product Development, or Technical Design.
Experience in women's wear is preferred.
Strong work ethic, flexibility, and problem-solving skills.