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Women's Wear Technical Designer

ALLISON New York, New York, NY, United States


ALLISON New York is a New York City- based women’s contemporary brand founded in 2011 by Ally Groedel. Focused on feminine silhouettes and wear-anywhere separates; the brand focuses on novelty items with a classic and heritage feel. Sold in over 250 specialty boutiques around the US, the brand has a loyal following and is steadily growing.

Role Overview We are looking for a hardworking and passionate Technical Designer to join our growing team. This individual will work hand in hand with the Creative Director from design inception through production. This is a hands‑on and collaborative role. Active leadership in all fittings and the creation of impeccable tech packs are crucial to the success of this role.

Qualifications

7+ years in fashion apparel industry required with a focus on the Contemporary market.

Detail oriented with strong organizational and problem solving skills

Solid written and verbal communication skills

Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Share required

Strong knowledge of Adobe Suite and Illustrator required

Entrepreneurial spirit and passion for apparel business and ability to work effectively as a team player in a small environment.

Strong planning and organizational skills with a sense of priority for deadlines and attention to detail

Experience working with overseas factories.

Must understand the brand ethos and relate to our overall design aesthetic.

Responsibilities

Own the fit approach and approval process for all categories of the collection from development through production

Categories include wovens, cut/sew knits, fully fashioned sweaters in tops, dresses, bottoms and outerwear.

Conduct fit sessions in office: work closely with our standard fit model to identify fit issues and figure out how to resolve them; execute or articulate garment pinning/cutting/taping as needed

Collaborate with design during sketch hand off to identify best construction methods to achieve their vision.

Assist our designer with tech packs for development including construction details and specs.

Have a strong understanding of pattern balance and shape to help advance the development process to production by providing detailed information/ references / specs to our factories.

Ensure garments are fully measured and prepared for fittings.

Communicate with overseas factories via email and video calls on comments, construction questions, and production timing

Establish pattern standards, fit consistency and approve grade rules

Create all production fit approval comments, spec standards, TOP approval specs and graded measurements and hand off to the factory.

Why Us?

We give our employees work/life balance!

Flexible vacation policy

Clothing perks

Our small office offers a sense of family‑culture where everyone is a team!

Summer Fridays

Salary range for this position is $100,000-$125,000 based on experience.

ALLISON New York is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications, consistent with applicable law and without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. We are committed to having a diverse and broadly trained staff, and welcome and encourage individuals from all communities to apply

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