Development Technical Designer - Wovens

Reports into:
Sr. Product Development and Production Manager

Location:

Soho, NY

• Collaborate closely with the design team to understand creative concepts and translate them into technical specifications.
• Develop and create detailed tech packs, starting from prototype development stage, including flat sketches, construction details, stitch guide, and finishing pages and spec pages for Wovens.
• Conduct development fittings and collaborate with the factory / sample room to make necessary adjustments and modifications to patterns as well as participate in production fittings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze and address fit issues promptly.
• Provide constructive feedback to ensure garments meet brand standards for fit and comfort.
• Establish and maintain quality standards, ensuring consistency across all product lines in the development stage.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, production, and merchandising, to facilitate smooth communication and workflow.
• Collaborate with domestic and overseas vendors and manufacturers to convey technical specifications and resolve development challenges.
• Spec all samples when they arrive and record in tech packs for protos and SMS samples.
• Make and pass off domestic cut tickets - ensuring accurate patterns, fabric, and trims are used.
• Ensure samples are constructed accurately and there’s a clean hand off to production.
• Walk through styles with contractor to ensure accurate construction.
• Clearly communicate with domestic factory by providing proper sewby sample, tech pack, complete materials.
• Check overseas patterns for accuracy and ensure cutter must is attached.
• Ad Hoc projects as assigned by the Product Development and Production Manager.

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Technical Designer with wovens.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong tailoring background required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Illustrator would be an asset.

Pay Range: 80K-90K (based on qualifications and experience)