Sr. Technical Designer - Sleepwear
Fourth Floor, New York, NY, United States
Our client, an apparel company, is looking for a Sr. Technical Designer for Sleepwear to join their team in NYC!
Responsibilities
Manage technical development for multiple product lines within the sleepwear category.
Translate seasonal design concepts into production-ready garments with accurate construction and specifications.
Measure and evaluate Proto, Fit, PP, and TOP samples to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Lead fit sessions, recommending adjustments to improve fit, construction, and overall garment quality.
Identify and communicate fit, construction, and workmanship issues, and provide clear corrections and revisions to factories.
Create and maintain detailed tech packs for development, costing, and sample submissions.
Oversee and update sweater tech packs, including stitch and gauge details, specs, construction notes, fit comments, and grading.
Ensure all fit and quality adjustments are completed at the pre-production stage before bulk production begins.
Collaborate with private label partners to achieve target fit standards.
Apply grading knowledge to develop and issue graded specifications.
Maintain and utilize a block library for consistency in fit and development.
Follow development calendars closely to meet key milestones and deadlines.
Track sample progress and manage timelines to support on-time deliveries.
Log incoming samples and help maintain an organized sample archive.
Partner with cross-functional teams including design, merchandising, production, and sales to support product development.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Technical Design or Fashion Design; sleepwear specialization preferred.
5+ years of experience in technical design, with a strong focus on sleepwear.
Advanced knowledge of garment construction and fit.
Solid understanding of sewing techniques, patternmaking, garment production, and textiles.
Proficiency in PLM systems and Microsoft Excel.
Strong attention to detail, proactive mindset, and eagerness to learn.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
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Responsibilities
Manage technical development for multiple product lines within the sleepwear category.
Translate seasonal design concepts into production-ready garments with accurate construction and specifications.
Measure and evaluate Proto, Fit, PP, and TOP samples to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Lead fit sessions, recommending adjustments to improve fit, construction, and overall garment quality.
Identify and communicate fit, construction, and workmanship issues, and provide clear corrections and revisions to factories.
Create and maintain detailed tech packs for development, costing, and sample submissions.
Oversee and update sweater tech packs, including stitch and gauge details, specs, construction notes, fit comments, and grading.
Ensure all fit and quality adjustments are completed at the pre-production stage before bulk production begins.
Collaborate with private label partners to achieve target fit standards.
Apply grading knowledge to develop and issue graded specifications.
Maintain and utilize a block library for consistency in fit and development.
Follow development calendars closely to meet key milestones and deadlines.
Track sample progress and manage timelines to support on-time deliveries.
Log incoming samples and help maintain an organized sample archive.
Partner with cross-functional teams including design, merchandising, production, and sales to support product development.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Technical Design or Fashion Design; sleepwear specialization preferred.
5+ years of experience in technical design, with a strong focus on sleepwear.
Advanced knowledge of garment construction and fit.
Solid understanding of sewing techniques, patternmaking, garment production, and textiles.
Proficiency in PLM systems and Microsoft Excel.
Strong attention to detail, proactive mindset, and eagerness to learn.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
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