Technical Designer
New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listed on 2026-09-19
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Design & Architecture
Fashion Design/ Tailoring, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design -
Manufacturing / Production
Fashion Design/ Tailoring, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design
We’re Hiring:
Technical Designers – Women’s & Childrenswear (various levels)
Role
We are seeking skilled Technical Designers at multiple experience levels to support women’s woven apparel, dresses, sportswear, outerwear, active wear, and children swear. This is one application covering both senior-level and assistant-level opportunities.
These roles are highly technical and hands-on, with a strong focus on garment fit, pattern corrections, construction, grading, production-ready tech packs, and factory communication.
Key Responsibilities- Create and maintain detailed, production-ready technical packages, including garment sketches, points of measurement, graded specifications, construction details, fit comments, and diagrams
- Develop and manage BOMs, packaging requirements, care and content labels, carton markings, UPC information, and fold and hanger-pack instructions
- Participate in live-model fittings from initial sample through production approval
- Measure garments, document fitting notes, analyze fit issues, and provide precise corrections to achieve the intended fit, silhouette, and function
- Communicate pattern, grading, construction, and workmanship corrections clearly to overseas offices, vendors, and factories
- Review prototypes, fit samples, pre-production samples, and garment patterns for accuracy and production readiness
- Apply strong knowledge of pattern making, sewing, fabrics, trims, garment engineering, and factory processes
- Identify construction and manufacturing challenges and recommend practical solutions that support quality, cost, design intent, and manufacturability
- Maintain consistent fit, construction, quality, comfort, durability, and brand standards across factories
- Partner closely with Design, Product Development, Production, pattern makers, agents, vendors, and overseas teams
- Track sample approvals and support adherence to the Time and Action Calendar
- Maintain accurate technical documentation throughout the product lifecycle
- Garment measurement and specification writing
- Fit analysis and live-model fittings
- Pattern making and pattern corrections
- Grading and full graded specifications
- Garment construction and sewing knowledge
- Fit comments, diagrams, and technical sketches
- BOM and packaging documentation
- Sample evaluation and production approvals
- Adobe Illustrator and CAD software
- Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Overseas vendor and factory communication
- Apparel manufacturing and quality standards
- Strong experience in women’s apparel, particularly wovens, dresses, sportswear, outerwear, and/or active wear
- Advanced knowledge of fit, garment construction, pattern making, grading, and production processes
- Proven ability to create accurate, comprehensive technical packages
- Confidence providing factories with specific pattern and construction corrections
- The ability to independently manage fittings, priorities, and multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Foundational technical-design experience, preferably in children swear or apparel
- Experience supporting fittings, measuring garments, taking detailed notes, and updating fit comments
- Familiarity with tech packs, garment patterns, grading, construction, and sample approvals
- The ability to follow technical direction while developing independent problem-solving skills
- Strong accuracy, organization, follow-through, and communication skills
A bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design or equivalent is required
Work ScheduleThese positions are based in New York City and require regular in-office attendance.
Senior women’s wovens opportunities require five days per week in the office. Some assistant-level opportunities may offer work-from-home flexibility on Fridays.
- Benefits may include health insurance, a 401(k), paid holidays—including select religious holidays—and commuter benefits.
If you are a detail-driven apparel professional who understands how to translate design intent into accurate, production-ready garments, we’d love to hear from you.
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