Technical Design Developer
Kloke
Job Description
Conceptualised by Australian couple, Adam Coombes & Amy Gallagher in 2011. Kloke remains an independent Women’s and Menswear brand. Contemporary women's & menswear brand Kloke has been established since 2011, designed for today and tomorrow.
Founders Adam Coombes and Amy Gallagher endeavour to deliver high-quality functional garments with an emphasis on cut, construction, detailed finishing and the use of durable, long lasting materials. Superior fit and comfort for the end wearer is at the forefront of the design practice, while its name is a derivative of the word ‘cloak’: something that covers or conceals; to disguise; to hide.
Role Description
The Technical Design Developer is responsible for supporting all design and production processes
and ensuring they run as planned, and on time. In addition to working with the Lead Designer and
Production Manager, this role also ensures the smooth running of all general workroom functions.
Key Responsibilities:
Design Assistance
Assist Lead Designer with style development and range planning, task include (but are not
limited to):
- Graphic and style design development
- Fabric & trim sourcing
Specifications & Technical Detail
Assist Lead Designer with style development and range planning, task include (but are not
limited to):
- Technical drawings
- Measurement templates
Sample Production
Manage the sample production and workroom tasks including (but not limited to):
- Supply chain / lead times
- Pattern making and alterations
- Sewing of toiles
- Sewing of finished sales samples (when requires)
- Organise and distribute salesman samples for national and international agents
- Finishing sales samples – final QC to ensure all samples are ready to be handed to sales team
- Finishing patterns ensuring all patterns are checked and complete and ready to be handed to production
- Completing usage estimates to hand over to production
- Liaising with local and international makers in the development of samples
- Aid with the costing of garments for handover
- Assist with fittings by taking clear notes and conveying to the appropriate party (patternmaker, factory or production team)
Production Duties
- Aid the Production Manager when required, including the creation of tech packs, preparing trims for factories and other day-to-day production requirements
- Any other tasks/projects that may be required as advised by the Production Manager
Workroom Duties
- Ensure workroom is kept neat and tidy, tables are clear, tools put away and floors swept each evening
- Co-ordinate and time manage tasks and timelines for sampling and production development
OH&S
Ensure that your own work environment is conducive to good occupational health
and safety by complying with occupational health and safety policies, procedures and instructions and taking care for your own health and safety and the health and safety of others who may be affected by your actions
Other
- As you are working with a small team, your role will be flexible, and you may be asked to complete tasks outside the tasks outlined in your job description.
- Time management skills, work well within a team
- Problem solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organisation skills
- Ability to prioritise tasks and work autonomously to achieve quality outcomes
- Strong design knowledge and eye for creative detail
- Pattern making and grading knowledge
- Competent sewing knowledge and practical skills
- Knowledge of all production components
- Strong knowledge of Adobe Suite – Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign.
- Knowledge and working understanding of fabric
- Sense of urgency and understand the importance of deadlines
- Thorough understanding of quality control
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to multitask as this role will require you to work across various areas of the business
- Strict attention to detail and exceptionally organised
- A great attitude!
Experience:
- Diploma or Degree in Fashion
- 3-5 yrs previous experience within a similar position