Technical Designer - Women's RTW

This role works with the design team through the design process - mainly creating comprehensive and detail-oriented sample t/p's, following through with factories on sample development, sketching, and CAD, among various other tasks that bring a product from concept to sample.

Responsibilities:

• Support the design team through stages of product development, from the conceptual stage through pre-production.
• Work with the design team to develop the initial tech packs for the collection.
• Have a full understanding of each collection's design and brand aesthetics requirements.
• Develop accurate product specifications within calendar deadlines, including sample size measurements, full-size grading, and construction details.
• Review measurements and construction of all samples at the beginning of each season and review each style in conjunction with product and design teams through live model or mannequin fittings.
• Issue revised product specifications and fit correction comments after the review, including photo or sketch corrections or actual pattern corrections as necessary.
• Follow through with factories on sample development.
• Request additional fit, photo, and salesmen samples as needed.
• Communicate regularly with the overseas production team and vendors.
• Create work-in-progress reports for the design team and additional reports to accurately monitor the product life cycle.

Qualifications:
•Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design
•5+ year of technical experience in womenswear
•Knowledge of both cut /sew knit fabrications and wovens across all product categories
•Extensive knowledge of garment construction/specs / fit
•Meticulous attention to detail
•Strong verbal and written communication
•Able to collaborate with internal cross-functional teams as well as with overseas partners
•Organizational skills with the ability to manage a timeline
•Able to work in NYC 4-5 days a week on a flexible schedule
•Must work in PLM, Illustrator, and Photoshop

Compensation/Benefits:

• Annual base salary range is $80K. Dependent on years of experience.
• The company offers a comprehensive benefits package: Medical, 401K, and PTO, which will be outlined upon offer.
• Hybrid 4 / 1 WFH

This family-owned, private-label apparel company has been in business for over 25 years. It takes pride in its culture, people, and products; it sets the gold standard in design. It looks forward to inviting a dynamic individual to join its team.