Technical Designer Mens Knits
Solomon Page, New York, NY, United States
Our client is hiring a temporary‑to‑permanent Technical Designer with a top company in NYC. The role focuses on active/streetwear products for several brands owned by the client. The Technical Designer will manage fit development from first prototype to SMS stages, ensuring garments meet design and production standards. They should be a collaborative team player who works closely with design and cross‑functional teams to bring the vision to life while managing workload and meeting calendar deadlines.
Location: Midtown office, NYC (full‑time hours)
Compensation: $45–$50 per hour, based on experience
Responsibilities
Work directly with Men’s and Women’s Design and cross‑functional teams to execute vision while achieving impeccable fit, construction and design aesthetics.
Partner with design team to achieve aesthetic while adhering to production time and action calendar.
Collaborate with Sourcing, Product Development and other partners to establish appropriate fit and functional intent for each product design.
Establish block digitized standards for continuous category silhouettes that can be shared with vendors to ensure consistency and quality.
Manage all technical requirements from product development to production, offering insight on opportunities to improve pattern and yield utilization.
Create and maintain detailed tech packs, including specs, tolerances, grading, detail sketches with construction/stitching and fitness evaluation comments.
Conduct fit sessions on live models and mannequins to evaluate samples for fit, measurement, construction, pattern shaping and functionality.
Provide technical direction, internally and externally, on corrective actions needed to bring samples to brand fit and styling.
Issue grading guidelines to vendors after fit approval.
Measure and evaluate garments from prototype sample through SMS samples.
Maintain close partnership with production teams to ensure on‑time delivery throughout the pre‑production process and proactively monitor seasonal workload.
Scale and size art with design team to ensure placement and optimal art sizing based on product size range.
Required Qualifications
Experience in Men’s Lifestyle Design (Women’s experience a plus).
Knowledge of pattern making, highly detailed construction, industry fit knowledge and grading.
Comprehensive understanding of product engineering, development and manufacturing.
Ability to lead fittings and take detailed accurate notes.
High accuracy in math skills for correct spec revisions.
Proficiency in Flex PLM, Adobe products, Microsoft Office a plus.
Superior organizational and written communication skills; team oriented.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑performance environment while maintaining accuracy and accountability for workload.
Excellent time‑management skills and ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
Graduate with a degree in Fashion Technical Design / Patternmaking.
Years working in technical design in the fashion industry.
Benefits Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees, including medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits.
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Location: Midtown office, NYC (full‑time hours)
Compensation: $45–$50 per hour, based on experience
Responsibilities
Work directly with Men’s and Women’s Design and cross‑functional teams to execute vision while achieving impeccable fit, construction and design aesthetics.
Partner with design team to achieve aesthetic while adhering to production time and action calendar.
Collaborate with Sourcing, Product Development and other partners to establish appropriate fit and functional intent for each product design.
Establish block digitized standards for continuous category silhouettes that can be shared with vendors to ensure consistency and quality.
Manage all technical requirements from product development to production, offering insight on opportunities to improve pattern and yield utilization.
Create and maintain detailed tech packs, including specs, tolerances, grading, detail sketches with construction/stitching and fitness evaluation comments.
Conduct fit sessions on live models and mannequins to evaluate samples for fit, measurement, construction, pattern shaping and functionality.
Provide technical direction, internally and externally, on corrective actions needed to bring samples to brand fit and styling.
Issue grading guidelines to vendors after fit approval.
Measure and evaluate garments from prototype sample through SMS samples.
Maintain close partnership with production teams to ensure on‑time delivery throughout the pre‑production process and proactively monitor seasonal workload.
Scale and size art with design team to ensure placement and optimal art sizing based on product size range.
Required Qualifications
Experience in Men’s Lifestyle Design (Women’s experience a plus).
Knowledge of pattern making, highly detailed construction, industry fit knowledge and grading.
Comprehensive understanding of product engineering, development and manufacturing.
Ability to lead fittings and take detailed accurate notes.
High accuracy in math skills for correct spec revisions.
Proficiency in Flex PLM, Adobe products, Microsoft Office a plus.
Superior organizational and written communication skills; team oriented.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑performance environment while maintaining accuracy and accountability for workload.
Excellent time‑management skills and ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
Graduate with a degree in Fashion Technical Design / Patternmaking.
Years working in technical design in the fashion industry.
Benefits Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees, including medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits.
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