Technical Designer - RTW

What You’ll Do:

• Create, update, and maintain comprehensive technical packages (proto through bulk production) in Excel and PLM systems, ensuring accurate BOM matching, sketches, construction notes, and point-of-measure (POM) specs.
• Participate in and lead portions of fit sessions on live models or dress forms under the guidance of the Tech Lead.
• Deliver articulate, detailed fit comments, including pattern adjustments, callouts, digitals, and sketches.
• Clear and timely technical communication with overseas and domestic manufacturing partners to resolve construction, spec, or fabric issues.
• Collaborate closely with Design, Merchandising, and Production to protect design intent and production timelines.
• Manage workflow and tracking for assigned RTW product categories. Maintain and organize all sample iterations (protos, fit samples, PP/TOP samples) through final approval.
• Apply brand blocks and sizing standards across all assigned RTW categories to ensure size and fit consistency across collections.
• Proactively identify potential construction, fabric, or tolerance issues prior to bulk production.
  
  

Who You Are:

• 4-6+ years of experience in apparel technical design, with a strong focus on Ready-to-Wear (knits, wovens, cut-and-sew, outerwear). Contemporary women's apparel experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of garment construction, grading, textile performance, seam/stitch execution, and patternmaking principles.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (garment flats & callouts) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel). Experience with PLM software is a plus.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills; adept at writing direct, unambiguous technical instructions for overseas suppliers.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tech packs and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative team player who takes initiative to troubleshoot garment issues and promote quality standards.