Technical Designer / Product Developer

Company: Seea
Location: San Clemente
Posted on: February 11, 2020

Job Description:

Seea, a rapidly growing swimwear company, is looking to hire a Technical Designer and Product Developer to join our growing family! Seea was founded to create high quality, domestically made swimwear that is both technically functional and uniquely stylish for surfing and other water activities. Our goal is for women to enjoy playing in the ocean worry-free, and feel like their natural elegance, beauty and personality is reflected in what they are wearing. The Technical Designer and Product Developer is an important part of the design team. You'll practice our company values of being invested in sustainable solutions, open to learning and collaboration, listening to diverse perspectives, and empowering confidence in our products. The ideal candidate would have a passion for swimwear and fashion in general; and love of surfing and knowledge of technical apparel. The primary responsibility of the Technical Designer and Product Developer is to execute development of product from design to final prototype. EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:--- Bachelors Degree in Fashion Design or equivalent minimum 4 years experience in related area. --- Experience and knowledge of garment construction--- Experience and knowledge of digital pattern making. --- Flat sketching expertise in Adobe Illustrator--- Proficient sewing skills with serger, single needle and coverstitch--- Proficient in sample making including sewing initial prototypesKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:--- Sketch initial ideas --- Develop new patterns--- Sew first prototype--- Sample evaluation during fittings and recording notes to complete pattern revisions--- Measure and record garment specifications for production--- Assist with fittings and photoshoots --- Create and distribute comments to vendors--- Organize, create and maintain standard block, specs, and other reference materials as needed --- Work directly with the Design and Production teams --- Communicate with factories to resolve problems with fit, construction and quality issues--- Manage workload to maintain sample and production timing--- Travel to local vendors --- Negotiate and communicate with vendorsSKILLS:--- Must have excellent communication and organizational skills--- Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop --- Knowledge of digital pattern making softwear, such as Tukatech or Gerber--- Knowledge of PLM is a plus --- Very organized, detail orientedAWESOME PERKS --- Inspiring team of smart, fun, creative, stylish, and adventurous surfer women--- Community-oriented and collaborative company culture--- Free CA State Parks pass for all employees (SAN-O anyone?)--- SEEA swimsuit stipend--- Great office locationPlease submit resume and portfolio / link to portfolio through Malakye.

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