Associate Technical Designer

• Works with Technical Designer, Merchants, and Design Teams to establish the direction of the fit and garment details.
• Creates grading specs, garment measurements & how to measure sketches; develops and/or corrects patterns when necessary.
• Creates fit comments; notes all design and specs discrepancies prior to fittings.
• Develops clear and complete fit comments for each style.
• Tracks fit approval and sample process; organizes fit samples received, including logging received samples and scheduling fitting; maintain Time & Action (T&A) sample log sheet.
• Executes fit comments from concept to TOP of assigned and additional product classifications.
• Communicates daily with vendors, Merchants, Design, and Production teams for T&A and product execution. 

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• 1-2 years of design experience including technical knowledge.
• Strong computer skills including Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Hand sketching experience a preferred.
• Able to work in a fast paced, multi-task environment.
• Possesses strong organizational time management skills.
• Excellent sense of urgency and consistency.
• Illustrates a dedication to meeting requirements of internal and external customers, responding to all customer requests promptly and thoroughly.
• Strong communication skills including ability to work in a team environment, give honest, direct feedback and is a solid verbal and written communicator.
• Meets deadlines, prioritizes appropriately, copes well with change, and maintains composure under pressure.

• High School required a four (4)-year college degree in fashion merchandising/design preferred.
• Two (2) years in technical design, pattern making, or quality assurance, or a combination 
• Basic understanding of fit, balance, and garment construction, fabrics, and fabric performance
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing with all levels of management.
• Provide constructive, honest, and direct feedback.
• Meets deadlines, prioritize appropriately, copes well with change, and maintains composure under pressure.
• Upholds and furthers Torrid’s culture and values.
• Is accountable for results, approaches obstacles proactively and looks for ways to resolve problems and issues.
• Demonstrated self-starter with ability to multitask, prioritize and achieve timely results. 
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• of education with equivalent work experience.
• Strong computer skills including Adobe Illustrator, MS Word, and Excel.
• Previous technical design experience is desirable.
• Previous retail or garment manufacturing experience preferred.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend and lift/move up to 10 pounds.  May lift/move up to 30 pounds occasionally.