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Location: New York, NY (On-site) | Schedule: Full-Time

Overview

A growing women's apparel company is seeking a Technical Designer to help bring garments from concept to production. This role will develop technical documentation, execute garment fit, and partner cross-functionally to ensure products meet high standards for quality, fit, and construction.

What you'll do

• Develop and maintain detailed tech packs, including garment sketches, measurements, grading, construction details, and specifications
• Create and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs), packaging requirements, care/content labels, carton markings, fold and hanger pack instructions, UPC information, and related documentation
• Conduct and participate in fit sessions using live models
• Analyze fit, identify necessary revisions, and communicate clear comments to vendors and internal teams to achieve desired fit, function, and product integrity
• Review prototypes, fit samples, and pre-production garments in partnership with pattern makers and manufacturing partners
• Ensure all samples meet established standards for fit, quality, construction, and design intent prior to production
• Identify development and construction challenges throughout the product lifecycle
• Recommend practical solutions balancing design aesthetics, functionality, manufacturability, and cost objectives
• Collaborate closely with Design, Product Development, Production, and external partners to support successful product execution
• Help ensure projects remain aligned with timelines, quality expectations, and brand standards
• Utilize expertise in fabrics, trims, garment construction, and manufacturing techniques to support product development and execution
• Assist in establishing and maintaining quality standards across all products
• Promote consistency in garment performance, durability, comfort, and overall customer satisfaction

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, or a related field
• 3–5 years of Technical Design experience within the apparel industry
• Experience with women's apparel is required
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and CAD software
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, grading, and fit evaluation
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong measurement and grading accuracy
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and with vendors
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and thrive in a fast-paced environment

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in outerwear and/or activewear is preferred

Compensation and benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays, including select religious holidays
• Commuter benefits

Why this role

This is an opportunity to play a key role in the full product development cycle for women's apparel, partnering across design, production, and manufacturing teams to ensure quality and fit standards are met.