Technical Designer

Overview

Role Overview

The Technical Designer is responsible for driving the fit, construction, and technical execution of product from concept through production. This role will own all specs, grading, accuracy of construction, fit sessions, and vendor communication to ensure clear understanding of corrections for each sample stage.

The Technical Designer will partner closely with design, product development, production, technical counterparts, and external partners—including Walmart—ensuring all product meets brand standards, maintains design integrity, and is delivered with consistency, accuracy, and quality.

• Lead fit sessions on live models; analyze fit and balance issues, clearly communicate corrections, and ensure garments meet brand standards while preserving design intent.
• Create comprehensive tech packs from initial design sketches, translating creative concepts into detailed technical specifications for sample development and production.
• Coordinate and review all samples for measurement, construction, and workmanship accuracy; identify discrepancies and ensure corrective actions are implemented for subsequent rounds.
• Proactively identify and recommend solutions that support design intent, improve garment fit and cost, enhance construction, and elevate product quality.
• Translate the creative vision—silhouette, fabrication, fit intent, and design details—into technical execution aligned with buyer expectations.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, and grading to troubleshoot fit or production challenges.
• Track and manage workflow across multiple categories to ensure all seasonal deadlines are met.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Walmart and vendor partners—to ensure sample execution aligns with standards and timelines.
• Create, update, and maintain detailed technical specifications, construction standards, and fit blocks.
• Build and review tech packs, ensuring accuracy in measurements, construction details, BOMs, and callouts for sample development and production.
• Communicate directly with vendors to review samples, resolve technical issues, and ensure corrective actions are implemented for subsequent sample rounds.
• Contribute to department initiatives such as process improvements, standardizing communication tools, and maintaining a comprehensive fit library.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in technical design, preferably within fast-paced, multi-category environments.
• Strong garment construction, pattern making, and grading knowledge.
• Demonstrated experience creating tech packs from sketch through production.
• Proven ability to evaluate samples for technical accuracy and construction quality.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with technical design, design, product development, production, and external retail partners (e.g., Walmart).
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills; ability to adapt quickly and pivot as needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and Adobe Illustrator
• Experience with PLM systems a must, Centric a plus
• Ability to collaborate and troubleshoot effectively to ensure product accuracy, quality, and on-time delivery

This is a hybrid role, with 4 days in our NYC office

PAY RATE: $95,000/yr-$110,000/yr

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live and conduct business. We are an equal employment opportunity for minorities, females, protected veterans, and the disabled. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and treating our associates and applicants without discrimination based on their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.

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