Assistant Technical Designer

The Mint Julep Boutique, LLC. – Auburn, AL

We are seeking:

The Mint Julep Boutique is looking for a full-time Assistant Technical Designer who is passionate about the fast-paced fashion industry. We create opportunities for growth and learning, and we strongly believe in developing each other as well as our company culture. The Mint Julep team seeks a detail-oriented professional with strong communication skills and a solid understanding of technical grading standards and garment construction.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and refine technical specifications for all womens and girls apparel categories, ensuring accuracy in fit and construction.
  • Collaborate with design and production teams to translate design and fit concepts into viable technical packages.
  • Conduct fit sessions, making necessary adjustments to patterns and designs to achieve optimal fit and style.
  • Create and maintain graded size specifications and ensure consistency across all sizes.
  • Utilize Google Sheets for making adjustments to grading sheets and track modifications in sizing and specifications.
  • Conduct thorough quality inspections throughout the production process, addressing any fit or construction issues.
  • Provide additional support to the buying team as needed to promote collaboration

    Qualifications:

    We employ highly motivated people who work hard and love what they do. A successful applicant for this role will be someone passionate about southern fashion and the technical aspects of design. (S)he must also be a fast-paced worker and self-starter who can deliver on-trend clothes from third party partners under deadlines. 

    In addition to passion, excellence and a do-what-it-takes attitude, we also have some specific qualifications that we are looking for in our Assistant Technical Designer:

    • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Fashion Design, Apparel Production, or a related field.
    • 1+ years’ experience as a technical designer
    • Apparel industry experience
    • Strong computer skills, with proficiency in Google Sheets and Excel
    • Strong understanding of garment construction, fitting principles, and grading techniques.
    • A keen eye for detail and precision in technical specifications and grading.
    • Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
    • In-depth understanding of The Mint Julep brand and our customer demographic.

        Final Thoughts:

        If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please submit a resume to apply for this position. Certain dates are required during the year: week before Memorial Day and Memorial Day, week before Labor Day and Labor Day, week before/days leading up to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and the week before/days leading up to Christmas.

        We are an equal opportunity employer.

        Job Type: Full-time, In-office

        Salary range: $40,000 to $48,000

        To Apply: Email your cover letter and resume to careers@themintjulepboutique.com