Location: Manhattan
Salary: 125-130k
Job#: 9183
Recruiter: Todd Wayne
SENIOR TECHNICAL DESIGNER
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We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Technical Designer to lead tech development and own fit across all product categories. The Sr. Technical Designer will serve as the authority on fit, partnering closely with Design, Product Development, and Production. This is a critical leadership role responsible for upholding the highest standards of craftmanship, precision, and brand integrity from concept through production. This role will be in-office 5 days a week.
Job Responsibilities:
• Own end-to-end tech development from initial concept through bulk production
• Lead all fittings and offer suggestions to Design teams, PD, and Sales as needed
• Maintain established fit standards aligned with the brand’s luxury positioning, update as needed
• Translate design intent into precise technical execution without compromising aesthetic
• Schedule and conduct all fittings on live models
• Spec all garments prior to fitting
• Fit and comment on all products from proto, SMS, 1st fit, PPS to TOP stage with clear and accurate direction to factories
• Review and approve grading, specs, and construction details across all categories
• Create and update all tech packs, ensuring accuracy and consistency
• Draw construction sketches for factories as needed
• Adhere to the calendar deadlines with the ability to prioritize workload
• Communicate daily with overseas factories to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly
• Monitor and track status of development and production samples, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met
• Manage alterations during show time with PD coordinator & local factories
• Maintain and evolve block libraries and fit standards across seasons
• Drive continuous improvement in fit, construction, and technical process
• Determine size scale for each style
Qualifications:
• 10+ years of technical design experience with experience in higher end or luxury markets and 3+ years of leading the tech team
• Degree in Technical design or similar degree
• Patternmaking knowledge and pattern correction knowledge for all categories
• Grading understanding a must
• Deep understanding of all product categories. Wovens + Knitwear (tops, dresses, pants, jackets, skirts, leather…etc)
• Luxury construction expert
• Skilled fit technician
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excel/Word/Photoshop/Illustrator
• RLM experience or similar program
• Strong organization skills
• Team player & problem solver
• Draping skills
• Sewing skills a plus
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