Overview Senior Technical Designer sought by a fast-growing, multi-brand design and manufacturing company in NYC. You will lead the technical design process across brands, drive fit decisions, and mentor a growing team. The role blends hands-on execution with cross-functional leadership, factory communication, and client-facing responsibilities. You'll shape product integrity and technical standards while collaborating with design, production, and merchandising to deliver quality garments at scale. This is a high-impact opportunity in a dynamic, entrepreneurial culture with room to grow.
Compensation / Benefits- medical
- dental
- 401(k)
- direct deposit
- commuter benefits
Responsibilities- Own and lead the technical design process across multiple brands and product categories
- Run and manage fit sessions end-to-end with confident decisions on fit, construction, and technical specs
- Collaborate with Design, Production, and Merchandising to maintain design intent and product integrity
- Communicate detailed fit comments, construction directions, specifications, and requirements to overseas factories
- Interface with customers and retailers on fit-related communication, approvals, and technical needs
- Manage fit timelines and sample flow; ensure reviews, revisions, and approvals occur on schedule
- Schedule and manage fittings with fit model agencies; attend customer fittings when required
- Utilize and maintain PLM systems; ensure information is accurate and up to date
- Oversee, mentor, and develop junior technical design team members
- Establish and improve technical standards, processes, and best practices
- Proactively identify fit, construction, quality, or timeline issues and develop preemptive solutions
Key requirements- 10+ years of Technical Design experience in apparel
- Expert-level understanding of garment fit, construction, specifications, and grading
- Extensive experience in Women's apparel, including Wovens, Knits, Sweaters, and Outerwear
- Working knowledge of Men's and Kids categories a plus
- Plus Size fit experience a strong plus
- Proven ability to independently lead fittings and make confident decisions
- Strong experience communicating with overseas factories and sourcing partners
- Experience working directly with retail customers preferred
- PLM systems experience such as Centric, FlexPLM, or similar; training available on proprietary systems
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple brands, categories, priorities, and deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Previous experience mentoring or managing junior team members preferred
- strong communication
- leadership
- organization
- Garment fit, construction, specifications, grading
- PLM systems (Centric, FlexPLM)
- Factory liaison and overseas production coordination
