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David Careers

Technical Designer – Women Knitwear

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ilocatumNew York (NY)
Fashion DesignersCut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$70,000 - $90,000 per year

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About the role

Technical Designer New York, NY | Compensation: $70,000 to $90,000 per year We are seeking a Technical Designer to manage the product lifecycle from pre-fitting through production fit approval for childrenswear. This role partners closely with the Director of Technical Design and works cross functionally with overseas teams, agents, and vendors to ensure garments meet fit, construction, and quality standards.
Schedule: In-office role based in New York, NY, with flexibility to work from home on Fridays.
Compensation: $70,000 to $90,000 per year.
What You'll Do: The Technical Designer will conduct fittings with live fit models, measuring garments, taking detailed fitting notes, editing comments, documenting fit corrections, and communicating updates to overseas teams and factories. This role partners with the Director of Technical Design to create comprehensive initial technical packages and final full graded specifications, and works under the Director's guidance to execute fit corrections using diagrams and garment patterns to achieve the desired fit, silhouette, and style. The Technical Designer facilitates communication with overseas offices and vendors to identify and resolve garment construction and production issues, meets weekly with the Production team to review sample approval status and support compliance with the Time and Action Calendar, and maintains accurate, detailed technical documentation throughout development and production. Required
Qualifications:
  • Experience in technical design within apparel
  • Ability to measure garments and document detailed fitting notes and corrections
  • Strong communication skills, including coordinating with overseas teams and vendors
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to read and work with diagrams and garment patterns
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in childrenswear or related apparel categories
  • Experience creating technical packages and graded specifications
  • Experience managing production fit approval processes end to end
Compensation and Benefits:
  • $70,000 to $90,000 per year
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401kPaid time off
  • To apply, submit your resume for consideration.

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