Senior Technical Designer
The Levy Group, Inc., Costa Mesa, CA, United States
The Levy Group is seeking an innovative Senior Technical Designer to work in our swim department for the Action Sports division.
Company Background With over 75 years of industry expertise, The Levy Group remains one of the largest apparel manufacturers in the United States. Our commitment to outstanding quality, value, and customer service has enabled us to continually grow and innovate in a highly challenging marketplace. Our network has grown to over 300 retail partners, five international offices, a portfolio of iconic brand partners, and four proprietary brands.
The Levy Group designs, manufactures, imports, markets, and distributes outerwear, swimwear, dresses, activewear, men’s tailored clothing, and sportswear. Headquartered in New York City, The Levy Group manages, elevates, and builds the long-term value of consumer brands by partnering with best-in-class manufacturers and retailers.
Job Summary We’re looking for a
detail-driven, knowledgeable Senior Swimwear Technical Designer . This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of garment fit and construction to ensure alignment with brand standards, fit intent, and product specifications from development through production.
Responsibilities
Manage and lead model fittings from proto through final production, providing expert technical guidance to achieve brand fit standards
Develop, maintain, and manage technical specifications, construction details, and callouts for all garments
Communicate clearly with factories to support fit adjustments, pattern development, and modifications
Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Merchandising, Sales, and Production to align on fit intent and technical execution
Maintain accurate and organized documentation of all relevant development and production data
Manage Pre-Production (PP) and Top of Production (TOP) sample communication with factories
Track development and production timelines to ensure all technical milestones and deadlines are met
Identify quality issues and production challenges, providing clear solutions and recommendations
Own grading strategy and execution, ensuring consistent sizing and fit across all styles
Establish, document, and evolve best practices for technical design processes, pattern blocks, and fit standards
Lead technical design development across all tiers of distribution timelines, ensuring samples and production milestones are achieved
Collaborate closely with Design and Product Development teams to problem-solve creative and technical challenges
Qualifications
7+ years of experience in swimwear technical design and pattern making
Proven live fit experience with strong knowledge of standard model measurements
Extensive knowledge of swimwear fit, pattern making, and garment construction
Proficiency in grading, proto-to-TOP development processes, and PLM systems
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong time management and project management abilities
Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and business needs
Confident decision-maker, capable of working autonomously and collaboratively
Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
Passionate about swimwear and product innovation.
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Company Background With over 75 years of industry expertise, The Levy Group remains one of the largest apparel manufacturers in the United States. Our commitment to outstanding quality, value, and customer service has enabled us to continually grow and innovate in a highly challenging marketplace. Our network has grown to over 300 retail partners, five international offices, a portfolio of iconic brand partners, and four proprietary brands.
The Levy Group designs, manufactures, imports, markets, and distributes outerwear, swimwear, dresses, activewear, men’s tailored clothing, and sportswear. Headquartered in New York City, The Levy Group manages, elevates, and builds the long-term value of consumer brands by partnering with best-in-class manufacturers and retailers.
Job Summary We’re looking for a
detail-driven, knowledgeable Senior Swimwear Technical Designer . This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of garment fit and construction to ensure alignment with brand standards, fit intent, and product specifications from development through production.
Responsibilities
Manage and lead model fittings from proto through final production, providing expert technical guidance to achieve brand fit standards
Develop, maintain, and manage technical specifications, construction details, and callouts for all garments
Communicate clearly with factories to support fit adjustments, pattern development, and modifications
Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Merchandising, Sales, and Production to align on fit intent and technical execution
Maintain accurate and organized documentation of all relevant development and production data
Manage Pre-Production (PP) and Top of Production (TOP) sample communication with factories
Track development and production timelines to ensure all technical milestones and deadlines are met
Identify quality issues and production challenges, providing clear solutions and recommendations
Own grading strategy and execution, ensuring consistent sizing and fit across all styles
Establish, document, and evolve best practices for technical design processes, pattern blocks, and fit standards
Lead technical design development across all tiers of distribution timelines, ensuring samples and production milestones are achieved
Collaborate closely with Design and Product Development teams to problem-solve creative and technical challenges
Qualifications
7+ years of experience in swimwear technical design and pattern making
Proven live fit experience with strong knowledge of standard model measurements
Extensive knowledge of swimwear fit, pattern making, and garment construction
Proficiency in grading, proto-to-TOP development processes, and PLM systems
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong time management and project management abilities
Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and business needs
Confident decision-maker, capable of working autonomously and collaboratively
Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
Passionate about swimwear and product innovation.
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