Jenni Kayne is a California-based lifestyle brand that aims to empower an elevated approach to everyday living. Whether it’s our edited style ethos or coveted interiors sensibility, we work hard to create a world that's inviting and intentional. From our stores across the country to our operations and corporate teams, we believe in the power of a workplace that’s built on diversity and inclusion—where the varied voices and viewpoints of our community pave the way.
Role and Responsibilities:
As the Jenni Kayne Temporary Technical Designer, your primary responsibilities include the following:
Technical Design
- Oversee and own all aspects of technical design for all apparel categories from initial development to final production (T.O.P) to ensure accurate execution of requested measurements, quality, construction and overall fit.
- Measure garments accurately to identify any fit issues and execute fit comments efficiently to remain on schedule with calendar deadlines.
- Must also be able assess garments to determine compliance of spec, construction, and any prior changes.
- Lead fit sessions on live models and fit forms, provide recommendations, note call-outs, and log critiques to accurately and efficiently address all issues.
- Provide grading guidelines to vendors after fit approval to ensure fit continuity and sizing consistency.
- Create and develop clear and detailed fit comment document with easily understandable comments using written and visual methods and be able to communicate fit and balance issues via photos, detailed sketches and pattern diagram or directly on pattern when needed.
- Communicate daily with vendors regarding fit, construction, sewing changes and any general questions as well as final grading throughout entire product lifecycle.
- Must have ability to assemble tech packs with detailed sketches/illustrations, garment construction details and specs on Adobe Illustrator and Excel while adhering to set established standards, templates and organization.
- Identify potential product, quality and costing issues and make appropriate recommendations to maintain brand integrity.
- Track and manage workflow and workload including managing fit schedule and calendar.
- Work with PD Manager to assess next steps when fit issues arise during the pre-production/production process and any potential impacts to timing.
- Maintain sample organization throughout development and production lifecycle including tracking status of fit samples/packages.
Product Development/Production
- Work closely with PD and Design to keep BOM updated throughout entire development and production life cycle.
- Work closely with PD on sampling needs and requests to meet calendar milestones and due dates.
- Review and approve final inspection spec sheets before bulk shipping.
- Must update cross functional WIPs within timely manner to maintain accurate record keeping while maintaining established standards, templates and aesthetics.
Qualifications:
- 4-5+ years minimum of Technical Design experience, preferably specifically in RTW
- Minimum 2 years AA degree required from related field
- Strong knowledge of prototyping, development/production practices & processes as well as apparel construction and fit
- Hands on experience with trouble shooting production, pattern and grading issues
- Must have strong mastery and command of Excel and Adobe Illustrator
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
- Intermediate experience for grading skills, knowledge of bill of materials, trims
- Excellent communication skills: written, verbal, and presentation with the ability to write comprehensive product specs and produce detailed technical drawings
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to make decisions independently and proactively
- The ability to organize & prioritize workload to meet deadlines is essential while being flexible and adaptive to changing priorities
- Proactive self-starter with the ability to work independently and prioritize workload
- Team player, collaborative, results driven and respectful
- Quick learner with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to sew is a plus but not necessary
Additional Notes:
This job description is not all inclusive. In addition, Kayne LLC dba Jenni Kayne reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Kayne LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
The hourly rate of pay for this position is $35 - $40 per hour. The base salary is determined by experience, education, skills, and location.
