Technical Designer

Role Description

The Technical Designer oversees technical design and production managing fittings, creating and modifying specs, evaluating garment construction, and collaborating closely with the design team. This role requires sharp attention to detail, a deep understanding of technical design processes, and a strong ability to translate creative concepts into garments.

Product focus is on soft wovens, cut & sew and fully fashioned knits. Key Responsibilities• End-to-end sampling process Proto through TOP tracking approvals and communicating fit corrections• Communicate and send production approvals to clients• Measure samples, evaluate fit and construction, and prepare for fittings• Conduct fit sessions and document comments and approvals• Develop specs on new styles; adapt existing specs for styles requiring design changes or pattern adjustments• Create new tech packs and sample requests in WFX; track and log incoming samples• Monitor and maintain fit, construction, and quality standards across all factories• Communicate directly with overseas factories on construction and measurement corrections• Partner with design, production, and factories to hit seasonal calendar milestones• Organize and prioritize assignments daily in alignment with the design calendar Qualifications• 5+ years of experience in women's apparel technical design• Experience with imports and overseas sampling is a must• Experience working with major retailers• Proficiency in technical design, including creating detailed tech packs and ensuring accuracy in measurements and specifications• Strong fitting skills with the ability to identify and resolve fit issues• Ability to translate design concepts into production-ready tech packs• Experience managing production approvals• Proficiency in PLM (WFX preferred), Adobe Illustrator, and MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including vendor correspondence• Self-motivated, analytical, detail-oriented, and