Assistant Technical Designer

at  The Antigua Group Inc

OBJECTIVES:

The Assistant Technical Designer (ATD) will work closely with the Technical Designer, design team, and cross-functional partners on both menswear and womenswear, including golf, licensed, and fashion apparel, with a focus on cut-and-sew knits and woven garments. This role requires a proactive, highly organized individual with a passion for apparel development. The ATD will help take products from concept through fit to production, ensuring the design vision is consistently translated into well-fitting garments. Typical responsibilities include measuring samples, maintaining accurate records of measurements, assisting with fit sessions, and daily communication with suppliers via email.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Fashion Design or Technical Design with 2-3 years of experience, or 5 years of experience in Technical Design without a degree.

Record Maintenance: Maintain and review complete records of fit sample measurements, specifications, and notes throughout development to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Cross-Department/Collaboration: Participate in cross-departmental discussions to facilitate the clear translation of design intent into production-ready garments.
Fit Sessions: - Attend fit sessions, take detailed notes, and capture photos as needed. - Maintain fit charts and manage the fit schedule with the model.
Supplier Collaboration: Collaborate with suppliers on specification and construction-related issues, providing clear fit comments with illustrations from proto through final production approval.