Careers / Technical Designer
Careers / Technical Designer
Technical Designer
Daily Paper is an Amsterdam- based fashion and lifestyle brand established in 2012 by three childhood friends. Fueled by a rich heritage of African culture wrapped in contemporary designs, Daily Paper has become one of the fastest growing lifestyle brands. We specialize in “street-couture”: casual wear that’s influenced by the concept of identity and unique African heritage.
The role
As Technical Designer, you will focus on assisting the Design and Development team of Daily Paper’s menswear and womenswear collections. You will be involved in design as well as production and function as a link between the two departments. In this versatile role, you’re involved in design development, making tech-packs and technical drawings, making fit comments and size-charts as well as fabric sourcing. Do you have a good sense of design, great understanding of construction, knowledge of fabric qualities and an eye for trends?
Responsibilities
- Developing a design from drawing to first sample;
- Making tech packs and advanced technical drawings;
- Making size charts, measuring garments carefully, make fit comments based on first sample reviews;
- Liaise between the design and production departments, and communicate with production manager and factories;
- Propose innovative ideas and problem-solving solutions
Requirements & Competencies
- HBO work and thinking level;
- Proven experience in a similar role (+ 2 years’ experience);
- Good knowledge of fitting, grading, patterns combined with a keen eye for detail;
- Advanced in Office Programs (Excel), Adobe Illustrator and in making tech packs and design-packs;
- Outstanding planning and communication skills, and ability to keep deadlines;
- Excellent communication (English) and interpersonal skills
Benefits
At Daily Paper we offer employees to be part of our international, fast-growing brand. In this environment, you can make a difference and develop yourself. Our team is young, passionate and creative. We’re committed to world domination; we work hard but we also know how to party.
Are you interested in this position?
Send us an email with your CV and cover letter (optional a photo) to careers@dailypaperclothing.com. Please write in the subject of your email ‘Technical Designer Job’.