Technical Designer - Women's Activewear (Apparel)
ilocatumNew York, NY
$90,000 to $115,000 per year
APPLYTechnical Designer - Women's Activewear (Apparel)
ilocatumNew York, NYSenior L5
$90,000 to $115,000 per year
Fashion DesignersTextile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All OtherFabric and Apparel Patternmakers
Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors)Cut and Sew Apparel ContractorsApparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing
APPLY NOWTechnical Designer - Women's Activewear & OuterwearNew York, NY (On-site) | Full-Time
This apparel company, based in New York City, is hiring a Technical Designer to help bring women's activewear and outerwear from concept to production. The role sits at the center of fit, construction, and quality, working directly with Design, Product Development, Production, and manufacturing partners to make sure every garment meets brand standards before it reaches the floor.
ScheduleFull-time, on-site in New York, NY.
Compensation$90,000 to $115,000 per year.
What You'll Do:
This role owns the technical documentation that drives production, including tech packs with garment sketches, measurements, grading, construction details, and specifications, along with Bills of Materials, packaging requirements, care and content labels, carton markings, fold and hanger pack instructions, and UPC information. The Technical Designer runs and participates in fit sessions with live models, analyzes fit issues, and gives clear, actionable comments to vendors and internal teams so garments hit the intended fit, function, and construction. This person reviews prototypes, fit samples, and pre production garments alongside pattern makers and manufacturing partners, confirming samples meet standards before they move forward. Throughout the product lifecycle, the Technical Designer flags development and construction challenges early and proposes solutions that balance design intent, manufacturability, and cost, while applying hands on knowledge of fabrics, trims, garment construction, and manufacturing techniques to keep products on track for durability, comfort, and overall quality.
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 apparel
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and CAD software
Strong knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, grading, and fit evaluation
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and with vendors
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in women's outerwear and/or activewear specifically
Experience managing multiple concurrent development cycles and competing production timelines
Strong analytical and problem solving skills applied to fit and construction issues
Compensation and Benefits:
$90,000 to $115,000 per year
401(k)
Health insurance
Paid holidays, including select religious holidays
Commuter benefits
To apply, submit your resume and portfolio for consideration.
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Level
Senior L5
Salary
$90,000 to $115,000 per year
Location
New York, NY
Occupation
Fashion Designers
Industry
Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors)
Posted
4 days ago