Technical Designer - Women's (Woven & Knits)

We are looking for a Technical Designer, Women’s (Wovens & Knits) to develop fit from initial stages through to production, including working from the initial design sketch through construction, specs, and the development of detailed technical fit packages.

The Technical Designer must have experience conducting fittings and able to clearly communicate all fit comments and corrections to our China Factories through technical sketches, patterns, samples, and garment specifications and able to provide insight, feedback and resolution to the design to and product teams while resolving fit issues.

Job Description & Responsibilities 

• Develop and update the technical specifications to complete the design tech packs. Assist design in putting together tech packs for proto development and publish tech packs.

• Collaborate with product and design teams, understand the vision, and provide technical expertise, by being solutions oriented and offering alternatives to the design team without compromising the look.

• Review proto samples, design and fit intent and patterns and suggest adjustments as necessary.

• Review and inspect samples before fit sessions ensuring all requirements have been met. Attend fittings prepared with all related information from the previous fitting, i.e. fit comments, sample, etc.

• Conduct fittings, pinning the garment, resolving any fit issues, and demonstrating to the design/product teams that the corrections being applied will result in the desired look.

• Communicate with China Factories on all technical issues, providing technical expertise on how to correct or achieve a desired look and provide detailed feedback on samples. Ensure that there is a correlation between the correction requested and the final spec.

• Make sure proportions are maintained throughout the size range, adjusting when necessary for smaller or larger sizes. Update and release graded specs upon garment approval.

• Manage to the development calendar and provide any potential deadline issues that may result in not meeting set deadlines. Prioritize workload based on production timeline and deliverables.

• Schedule appropriate fit models for fittings.

• Set standards and consistency across products/categories.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Technical Design, pattern making, garment construction and fitting experience in specific category experience required.

• Strong knowledge of fit and how to execute and improve the fit of a garment.

• Proficiency in MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint

• Proficiency in Illustrator Software: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop

• Ability to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner – strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Attention to detail, accuracy, with strong organizational skills.

• Flexible/adaptable in a fast-paced and high-growth environment

• Must be English-proficient to communicate effectively with internal and external partners.

• Highly motivated to advance the goals of the technical department.

• Able to organize and prioritize the department workload.

Job Type: Full-time in person

Salary: $75,000.00 - 85,000.00 (Negotiable)

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday in person in NYC Showroom

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New York, NY 10018: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Garment construction: 3 years (Preferred)

• Fashion design: 3 years (Preferred)

• Adobe Illustrator: 3 years (Preferred)

Company Benefits: Health Insurance, Office Closure between Christmas and New Years, Summer Fridays From Memorial Day through Labor Day.