Technical Designer – Women’s Apparel (JC876)

Technical Designer – Women’s Apparel

New York, New York | On-site | $90,000 – $115,000 Per Year

This is a full-time Technical Designer position with a growing women’s apparel company based in New York, New York. The role sits at the intersection of design and production, responsible for translating creative concepts into construction-ready garments through detailed technical specifications and hands-on fit execution. The position works cross-functionally with design, product development, production, pattern makers, and overseas or domestic manufacturers throughout the full product development lifecycle.

Schedule

Full-time, on-site in New York, New York. Specific hours and any hybrid flexibility should be confirmed during the interview process.

Compensation

$90,000 – $115,000 Per Year

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will create and maintain comprehensive tech packs covering flat sketches, measurements, grading specs, and construction details for women’s apparel. You will develop and document bills of materials, packaging specifications, care and content labels, carton markings, fold and hanger pack requirements, UPC information, and related production documentation. Accuracy and completeness in this documentation is critical, as it serves as the primary communication tool between the design team and manufacturing partners.

You will lead and participate in fit sessions on live fit models, evaluate samples against design intent and brand standards, and communicate fit corrections clearly to pattern makers and vendors. You will partner with pattern makers and manufacturers to review prototypes and pre-production samples, ensuring each stage meets established fit, quality, and construction standards before progressing. When construction or development issues arise across the product lifecycle, you will identify the problem, evaluate options, and propose solutions that balance aesthetic intent, functional performance, and cost targets.

Cross-functional collaboration is a consistent part of this role. You will work closely with design, product development, and production teams to maintain alignment on brand standards, development timelines, and cost parameters. Your knowledge of fabrics, trims, and garment construction techniques will be applied throughout the development process to support product intent and ensure consistency in durability, comfort, and overall performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, or a related field
• 3 to 5 years of technical design experience in the apparel industry
• Experience with women’s product categories
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and CAD software
• Strong working knowledge of garment construction, pattern-making, and fit analysis
• Experience developing and maintaining tech packs, BOMs, and packaging specifications
• Demonstrated ability to lead fit sessions and communicate fit corrections to vendors and pattern makers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional and vendor collaboration

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with outerwear or activewear categories
• Familiarity with PLM software or product lifecycle management systems
• Experience working directly with overseas manufacturing partners
• Knowledge of grading standards across extended size ranges
• Experience supporting or enforcing quality assurance processes at the pre-production and production stage

Compensation and Benefits

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