Technical Designer

Overview

Placement Type:
Temporary

Salary: $ Hourly (up to $44.05/hr)

Start Date:

Mar 9, 2026

Aquent is thrilled to partner with a globally recognized leader in the fashion and apparel industry, a company dedicated to delivering exceptional quality and innovative designs to its customers worldwide. This organization prides itself on its commitment to excellence, ensuring every product meets the highest standards of fit, style, and durability. We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Senior Technical Designer to join their dynamic team, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the aesthetic and functional integrity of their woven apparel lines, directly impacting product success and customer satisfaction.

As a Senior Technical Designer, you will be at the heart of bringing designs to life, ensuring that every garment not only looks impeccable but also fits flawlessly and meets rigorous quality standards. Your expertise will be crucial in translating design vision into tangible, wearable products, collaborating closely with various teams and external partners to maintain design integrity from concept to final production.

This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your technical acumen and passion for fashion to influence product development for a beloved brand.

• Execute the entire technical design process, from initial development through to final fit approval.
• Analyze and evaluate garments to develop precise fit specifications, ensuring alignment with design intent and brand standards.
• Ensure products consistently meet established quality benchmarks, manufacturer capabilities, and cost requirements.
• Develop comprehensive technical specifications and effectively communicate fit direction, adjustments, and corrections to vendors and factories.
• Proactively identify and resolve fit issues, making necessary adjustments to maintain design integrity and product quality.
• Monitor product quality and targeted pricing throughout the production cycle.
• Contribute to the success of the team and potentially mentor junior technical designers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.

• Proven experience as a Technical Designer, with a strong emphasis on women's woven apparel, particularly dresses and skirts.
• Demonstrated expertise in pattern making.
• Bachelor's degree in Fashion or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate garments and develop accurate specifications.
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with designers, vendors, and factories.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining design integrity and product quality.

• Experience with industry-standard software such as Optitex, CLO, and Centric PLM.
• Previous experience overseeing or mentoring junior team members.

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.