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Associate Technical Designer

Basic Resources, Inc., New York, New York, us, 10261

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The Associate Technical Designer will support the Technical Design department by maintaining garment fit, specs, and construction standards. This role will work across various apparel categories such as men’s and women’s sleep, lounge, and underwear for leading brands and retailers. They will gain hands‑on experience shaping products from concept through final production, learning how to balance design intent with production realities to bring high‑quality garments to life. The Associate Technical Designer will develop a deeper understanding of fit, construction, and patterns, working closely with cross‑functional teams and global vendors. This position offers the opportunity to sharpen communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills while contributing to garments worn by millions of consumers, helping this associate grow into a confident, well‑rounded Technical Designer.

Responsibilities

Accurately measure, evaluate, and document samples from Proto through TOP stages

Participate in fit sessions with our technical team and cross‑functional partners

Identify fit, construction, and patternmaking concerns, issue clear and actionable sample comments and corrections to overseas factories

Build and maintain detailed development tech packs from store bought samples

Partnering within department to ensure patterns are reviewed and corrected in a timely manner for the samples that require correcting.

Collaborate daily with internal and cross functional teams; to align development and production timelines based on the corporate calendar and business needs

Maintain organization of the physical and digital submission library

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Technical Design

3+ years’ working experience in Technical Design, including knitwear preferred

Solid understanding of garment construction, fit evaluation, and grade rules, with the ability to apply this knowledge across multiple product types

Experience working with underwear, loungewear, and/or intimates a plus

Proficient in PLM systems, Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams) and Adobe (Illustrator and Photoshop)

Experience in 3D applications such as Browzwear or Clo a plus

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proven ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively

Strong organizational, time‑management, and follow‑up skills with sharp attention for details

Industry Patternmaking experience is a plus

Annual salary range starting at $70,000

The disclosed salary range is commensurate with experience and does not reflect the total compensation package. Our associates have access to other valuable benefits that our Human Resources team is happy to share with candidates during the interview process.

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