Grader/Production Coordinator Jobs

WHO IS DESIGN GROUP?
Design Group Americas is one of the U.S. leaders of gift packaging, crafts, décor, and creative play products with a portfolio of over 50 national brands, sold nationwide and around the globe in the mass, middle and specialty markets. We are proud to serve the best and biggest retailers in the market like Amazon, Walmart, Target, and JoAnn Stores PLUS over 7,000 independent specialty retailers.
Design Group is recruiting for a Grader/Production Coordinator in our New York City location. This position reports to the Technical Development Lead.
WHAT WILL I DO IN THIS ROLE?

• Assign grade rules representing correct growth values to each piece, based on predetermined grade rule libraries.
• Provide trim measurements for use in notions listing.
• Assign piece names to all pattern’s pieces of each style.
• Production checking for writing and illustrating with garments and patterns.
• Check fit of pattern pieces in graded sizes according to how garment will be sewn.
• Manipulate grades as needed to create clear and visually easy-to-follow pattern.
• Work closely with and provide support to the team.
• Assist in special projects when required.
• Transfer graded piece files for use by Layout Planner and Text/Plate Layout Planner.
• Determine what growth values are required for the different areas of each piece.
• Create final graded piece file in database for each design.
• Prepare charts of grades for use in calculating finished garment measurements.
• Place finished bust and hip measurements and line size text on pattern pieces as required.

WHAT SKILLS DO I NEED?

• 2-3 years’ experience in computer and/or manual grading.
• Computer skills necessary, desktop publishing environment.
• Sewing and garment construction knowledge required.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Trade school courses in related subjects and/or experience in another pattern company helpful.

WHAT DOES DESIGN GROUP OFFER ME?
We offer a comprehensive employee benefits package including medical insurance and 401k with matching program as well as a paid time off plan including family leave options. Design Group believes in a fun, flexible work environment that allows your creativity to flourish and grow.
Minimum pay rate: $19/hour
Maximum pay rate: $24/hour
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Design Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. We are committed to building a talented network of diverse employees. We are looking at all products with new eyes to ensure we are representing diversity through design, marketing, and social media. We are working diligently to increase the number of minority-owned suppliers and freelancers that we partner with and product donations are being made to organizations that align with our support of inclusion and non-discrimination. Internally, we are working to increase the diversity within our workforce through multiple channels such as an internship program for aspiring black and brown designers and a revamped employee referral program to encourage employees to refer minority applicants. Our diversity initiatives are designed to make us a well-rounded and inclusive employer.
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