Associate Technical Designer
Manière De Voir, New York, NY, United States
Role Summary
We are seeking an Associate Technical Designer to join our team based in New York City, USA. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in garment production, fit, testing, and quality control, and will support the technical design process across designated product categories.
Key Responsibilities
Support the technical design process, contributing to quality, consistency, and accuracy across assigned product areas.
Assist in maintaining technical standards for garment construction, fit, and functionality.
Support KPI tracking and improvement initiatives, including defect rates, first-time pass rates, production efficiency, compliance, and returns.
Assist with quality control processes, including fabric testing, audits, and adherence to safety standards.
Partner with manufacturers to support consistent execution of technical requirements throughout production.
Participate in fit sessions, documenting feedback and helping to identify and resolve potential technical issues.
Support sampling processes to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with specifications.
Collaborate with Designers, Buyers, and Suppliers to provide technical input on new product development and construction methods.
Help analyze returns and quality issues and support implementation of corrective actions.
Requirements
Approximately 3 years of experience in a Technical Design or related role (multi-product experience preferred).
Strong foundational knowledge of garment construction, fit, quality control, and fabric testing.
Experience working with manufacturers and/or suppliers.
Problem-solving mindset with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
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Key Responsibilities
Support the technical design process, contributing to quality, consistency, and accuracy across assigned product areas.
Assist in maintaining technical standards for garment construction, fit, and functionality.
Support KPI tracking and improvement initiatives, including defect rates, first-time pass rates, production efficiency, compliance, and returns.
Assist with quality control processes, including fabric testing, audits, and adherence to safety standards.
Partner with manufacturers to support consistent execution of technical requirements throughout production.
Participate in fit sessions, documenting feedback and helping to identify and resolve potential technical issues.
Support sampling processes to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with specifications.
Collaborate with Designers, Buyers, and Suppliers to provide technical input on new product development and construction methods.
Help analyze returns and quality issues and support implementation of corrective actions.
Requirements
Approximately 3 years of experience in a Technical Design or related role (multi-product experience preferred).
Strong foundational knowledge of garment construction, fit, quality control, and fabric testing.
Experience working with manufacturers and/or suppliers.
Problem-solving mindset with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
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