3D - Technical Designer Job at Madison 88, Ltd., Denver, CO

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  • Madison 88, Ltd.
  • Denver, CO

Job Description

Job Description

ALL APPLICANTS MUST RESIDE IN DENVER, CO.

WHO WE ARE:

Madison 88, Ltd. is a leader in accessories specializing in Knit Headwear. With over 30 years of combined experience, our team is highly skilled in Technical & 3D Design, Product Development, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance and Compliance. We proudly create private label product with the biggest and most well known Outdoor and Athletic brands in the world.

Our global headquarters is in the heart of Denver with additional support offices in New York, Manila, Jakarta and Hangzhou. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities are in China and Indonesia.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are looking for an experienced tech designer with a background in sweater knitting (accessories or apparel), yarn and fabric materials. Your primary role will be to own product creation, construction, fit, and quality of assigned Brands. You will create the tech packs, the primary source of communication with the factory, on specs for each style you manage. You will collaborate with the product business development team, merchandisers, production and overseas teams ensuring product technical execution and consistency meeting production timelines.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Own product construction and execution based on the product brief, materials, and manufacturing capabilities.
  • Work in partnership with the Product Business Development (PBD) team in translating the buyer’s tech packs and converting information into PSIs within the internal PLM system.
  • Create, maintain, and update technical information and measurement sets in the PLM system for owned Brands.
  • Understand construction and material impact on costing and provide recommendations for construction/material adjustments to meet the product brief.
  • Support Technical Design (TD) team in creating technical specifications during peak periods.
  • Check-in samples for owned Brands reviewing for fit, trim, and construction per the product brief.
  • Understand timelines and have a sense of urgency in sample turn times.
  • Support sample check-ins and document fit, trim, and construction feedback during peak periods.
  • Lead tech pack hand-off meetings to the overseas merchandising team and factory for assigned brands.
  • Attend 1st piece reviews with the overseas merchandising team.
  • Collaborate with product development and overseas teams to ensure alignment on product construction and timelines.
  • Participate in Brand meetings for seasonal kick-off, promoting conversation around technical construction details in alignment with brand initiatives.
  • Support PBD team in compiling trend and market research with a construction and materials lens.
  • Build seasonal trend presentations, specific to assigned accounts, using tools like 3D Apex, In-Design, AI, Photoshop, Canva, etc.
  • Prepares CAD/3D designs for assigned accounts, as needed, for presentations and sample requests (proto/SMS).
  • Train in 3D design and contribute to pushing the 3D program to its full potential through Research and Development.
  • Proactively provide suggestions on how to execute the product in the highest quality and competitive price point, aligning with the product brief.
  • Support product/decoration innovation through research and development.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Strong understanding of knit structures and knit constructions.
  • Knowledge of fibers, yarns, knitting, and cut/sew knits, and ballcaps.
  • Ability to create technical specification package based on measurement sets, inspiration images, and product brief.
  • Ability to spec products, read and understand fit comments to make corrections and effectively communicate to the factory.
  • Proactively tackles challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset, taking initiative to drive effective and practical outcomes.
  • Product risk assessment skills: can identify product risks in manufacturing and troubleshoot.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to multi-task, self-manage and work independently.
  • Effective communicator and collaborative team player.
  • Able to deconstruct and reconstruct the product.
  • Experience with AI/automation design render tools.
  • Proficient in computer skills including Excel, Adobe Creative Suite; training provided for internal PLM & 3D systems.
  • Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Positive attitude with a passion for the outdoor, fashion, and knitwear industries.
  • Background in 3D design system, specific background in Apex Shimaseiki a plus.
  • Have a design eye.

Applicants must be based in Denver, CO.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s Degree is required, preferably in design or product development fields.

SALARY RANGE:

$80-$100K.

This position may require 10-15% travel.

Job Tags

Seasonal work, Overseas,

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