Associate Technical Designer, Men's Apparel & Women's Knits
Listed on 2026-06-04
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Creative Arts/Media
Fashion Design/ Tailoring, Creative Design / Digital Art -
Design & Architecture
Fashion Design/ Tailoring, Creative Design / Digital Art
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Associate Technical Designer, Men's Apparel & Women's KnitsFull Time – Head Office, Brooklyn, NY, US
Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually
OverviewWe are seeking an Associate Technical Designer to support the Technical Design team in ensuring garments meet the brand’s standards for fit, construction, grading, and quality while remaining scalable for production. This role partners closely with Design, Product Development, Production, and external vendors to help translate design concepts into technically sound garments. The Associate Technical Designer will assist with fit evaluations, technical documentation, and garment construction reviews to support consistent product execution across seasons.
The ideal candidate is highly detail‑oriented, collaborative, and knowledgeable in garment construction, fit evaluation, and technical specifications. This position is primarily based in our Greenpoint, Brooklyn office and follows a hybrid schedule.
- Assist in maintaining technical accuracy and consistency across product categories by supporting the development of fit standards, construction details, and garment specifications.
- Support the development and maintenance of technical packages (tech packs) and garment specifications, measurement charts and grade rules, construction standards and workmanship guidelines, block libraries and seasonal updates.
- Ensure technical documentation is accurate, organized, and updated throughout the product lifecycle.
- Support the fit process by reviewing and evaluating samples at various development stages including:
- Prototype (Proto)
- Fit samples
- Pre‑production (PP) samples
- Top of Production (TOP) samples, as needed
- Assist in evaluating garment fit, balance, and proportion.
- Record fit comments and update technical documentation following fittings.
- Work with cross‑functional teams and vendors to ensure fit corrections and revisions are implemented accurately.
- Assist in assessing construction details to ensure garments meet both aesthetic and functional standards.
- Evaluate fabric properties and how they impact garment fit, drape, and performance.
- Support recommendations for garment engineering improvements to enhance manufacturability and consistency.
- Partner with Product Development and vendors to troubleshoot construction or pattern issues during development.
- Communicate fit comments and technical updates clearly to vendors and internal teams.
- Track sample revisions and ensure updates are reflected accurately in technical documentation.
- Help monitor development progress to support timely approvals and production readiness.
Job Responsibilities
- Other related duties as assigned.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
What we are looking for Skills & Requirements- Minimum of 2 years of technical design experience.
- Degree in pattern making, technical design preferred.
- Experience working with multiple product categories preferred.
- Strong understanding of garment construction and pattern terminology.
- Experience evaluating fit and reviewing samples.
- Knowledge of grading and measurement specifications.
- Experience creating and maintaining technical packages.
- Proficiency in PLM systems, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office / Excel.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Clear communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple development timelines.
- Problem‑solving mindset with strong technical curiosity.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, working on a computer, standing and bending.
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds occasionally.
- Must be able to access and navigate various departments at the organization's facilities.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k)…
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