Technical Designer

• Develop and maintain tech packs, including specifications, construction details, fit comments, and bills of materials throughout the fit cycle.
• Translate design sketches and samples into accurate specification and construction pages while maintaining consistent fit and construction standards.
• Prepare samples and lead live-model fit sessions with Design, Production, and Merchandising; communicate corrective actions through written comments, sketches, photos, and pattern making.
• Launch approved samples to overseas factories, provide grading guidelines, review factory grade-rule changes, and resolve fit and production issues from sample development through in-line production and TOPs.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and overseas vendors to maintain the T&A calendar and deliver timely technical solutions through email and video calls.

Industry: Fashion and Apparel

Location:

New York, NY

• Develop and maintain tech packs, including specifications, construction details, fit comments, and bills of materials throughout the fit cycle.
• Translate design sketches and samples into accurate specification and construction pages while maintaining consistent fit and construction standards.
• Prepare samples and lead live-model fit sessions with Design, Production, and Merchandising; communicate corrective actions through written comments, sketches, photos, and pattern making.
• Launch approved samples to overseas factories, provide grading guidelines, review factory grade-rule changes, and resolve fit and production issues from sample development through in-line production and TOPs.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and overseas vendors to maintain the T&A calendar and deliver timely technical solutions through email and video calls.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college.
• 2-4 years of Technical Design experience in the designer or contemporary apparel market, with a strong background in wovens.
• Excellent understanding of fit, garment quality, brand aesthetics, and construction standards.
• Strong construction and pattern making knowledge, including knitwear and cut-and-sew construction.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with clear written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional and vendor collaboration.

• Technical Design
• Wovens
• Tech Packs
• Fit Sessions
• Garment Construction
• Pattern making
• Fit and Quality
• Grading
• Overseas Vendor Management
• Production Support

Hourly rate is commensurate with experience and is an estimated range provided by Work Genius.