Comments on: Apparel Designer VS Technical Designer

By: tricia

tricia — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:40:08 +0000

I think its a shame that relationships like this are considered ok…
There is so much work to do- it is so counter productive when people argue.
The apparel designer up top seems really negative and condescending.
Most technical designers keep up with the trends, and the good ones do as much research or more about upcoming silhouettes… they are the ones that have to make them and know them inside and out. This is probably why this designer doesn’t like tech designers. Technical designers and pattern drafters are talented and dedicated individuals, and probably have more design sense than most designers I know.

By: Michael Fournier

Michael Fournier — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 19:47:15 +0000

I’ve got a technical designer opening in Augusta Ga for a sports apparel manufacturer, paying $65K. If you know anyone that would like to be considered, have them email their resume to me: MichaelFournier@Spherion.com

By: Trickyricky

Trickyricky — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 22:25:57 +0000

A good TD, must have an understanding of what his/her creative partner wants. Ask questions, and take risks at the development stage, new ideas must be put to the test. Creative types are a special breed, and as long as you understand and respect that fact, they will respect you back. Earn their trust and they let you run free, they really don’t want the responsibility, they want results.

By: Amsterdam

Amsterdam — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:53:59 +0000

Both Designer & TD have very different & important roles in the process from concept to del. As for the drama by the parties listed above, it’s a matter of how you were raised & coping skills for stressful situations.
We’ve all had our drama w/comps that allow drama, move on, sounds like you guys work on Broadway or in Children’s wear. Go corporate, better class of employees, vendors, & maybe even ftys.
As for language barriers, we as the customer must make the extended efforts to understand accents(this is reality, get over it, get use to it, it’s here for the rest of your lifetime.
PS-this would make a disgraceful reality show, showing how childlike some people can be in the fashion industry, many people need to grow up or go corporate: )

By: stylishsexy

stylishsexy — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:27:10 +0000

OMG….It should be called Fashion Drama 2010 lol

By: Denim Diva

Denim Diva — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:40:20 +0000

There definitely needs to be a show about this! Move out Ugly Betty! Here comes …ummm.. any ideas for a name?!? ; )

By: fashionherald

fashionherald — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:32:13 +0000

ahh, great stuff, 39th & Broadway! I agree w/Midtown Girl, give us a show with all the details, and inside drama! Fascinating.

By: BernieR

BernieR — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:28:18 +0000

Hi there, Ugh, I liked! So clear and positively. BernieR

By: Midtown Girl

Midtown Girl — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:28:23 +0000

This was a great post about the dynamics b/w the fashion & tech designers.., had no idea of the behind the scenes action going on!

I could totally see a reality show about this!!

XOXO Amy

By: SwanDiamondRose

SwanDiamondRose — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:35:15 +0000

holy smokes! i’m glad i do my version of both. so when i get mad at myself i just roll around and throw stuff.

By: alicia

alicia — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:12:20 +0000

Awww the battle tech design vs. fashion design! I am pleased to report that I was one those fashion designers that is meticulously organized. It takes both parties to get the best finished garment so my advice is to play nicely.

By: SpecTechGirl

SpecTechGirl — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:42:11 +0000

I love and hate this post. Who is the tech designer? She is right on about designers always wanting shit that they never explain. Do you all think its magic, are we mind readers, really! And I’ll admit I am often one of the only “americans” in my department but if designers LISTENED better it wouldn’t be such a problem!

Just found this site and really like it, thanks!

By: Caroline P

Caroline P — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:17:57 +0000

Wow! Drama is right! I have to say I can totally relate to both sides of this.

For the most part I have had wonderful technical designers who work their butts off getting the work done. But the only problems I have had were due to the language barrier mentioned, it really does hinder the development process. Also, I would disagree that designers are disorganized. I hear that a lot and feel like it’s the go to attack on any creative type. But really consider design is much more than just sketching, it actually takes a great deal of organization to be successful.

By: Berry G

Berry G — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:44:28 +0000

He, he! This post is why I love this blog, nowhere else would I find this. Um.. except at work of course, in which case I’m on the apparel designer’s side!