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Our client is seeking a full-time Senior Technical Designer for a men’s brand. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 6 -7 years of multi-category experience including bottoms, knit and woven tops, and outerwear; has experience with fit; and can also review the existing blocks for accuracy and improvement. This is a very collaborative team and requires someone who has transportation to get to the office in Westchester County. (There isn’t public transportation to their office.) This is an in-office 5 day a week role / not hybrid. The salary range for this role is $95-125,000 based on experience.
Job Responsibility
Work closely with the Design and Production departments to generate precise measurements and detailed tech packs
Oversee the fit process from initial development through production—including PP and TOP sample review
Collaborate with the Design team to create comprehensive development and production tech packs
Measure samples and enter detailed specs into tech packs prior to fittings
Lead in-person fittings
evaluate samples on live models to provide clear, detailed fit comments and corrections to overseas factories
Update tech packs to reflect design changes, construction adjustments, and spec revisions as needed
Maintain the development and production cycle to ensure all technical deadlines are met
Provide accurate graded specifications to ensure consistent fit across all styles and sizes
Measure and review PP / TOP samples, providing critical feedback to overseas partners
Communicate feedback to internal teams and cross-functional partners to ensure product excellence
Monitor quality concerns and production issues to provide proactive technical solutions and recommendations
Plan and organize workload according to the production schedule and seasonal calendar
Assist the team as needed, maintaining a flexible, helpful mentality
Requirements
Minimum 6 years of experience in the apparel industry as a Technical Designer (menswear background preferred)
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Technical Design, Fashion Design, or a related field
Extensive knowledge of pattern making, garment construction, points of measurement, and grading
Proven experience in live model fitting and communicating detailed technical corrections to overseas vendors
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Working knowledge of CLO 3D for pattern correction
Nice to have
Basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator is a plus
Ability to travel overseas to the factory if needed