Associate Technical Designer - Athleisure

Sweet Apparel Inc. is a leader in Junior's, Women's, Men's, and Kids fast fashion apparel. Sweet Apparel designs, manufactures, and imports apparel under its own labels as well as multiple Private labels. Our clothing can be found at major retailers including TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Ross, Macy's, and more. The company is growing and looking for a full-time, Associate Technical Designer to join the Athleisure Development team on-site at the Midtown Manhattan office.ResponsibilitiesWork with multiple product categories within Athleisure division (tops, skorts, shorts/pants, dresses, sweaters, sets, activewear & lounge) for Juniors, Missy, Plus, and Children’sAttend hand-off meetings with Design teamAccurately measure Inspiration/Reference samples and advise construction call-outsAbility to adjust the fit or design details of a garment to meet the needs of the target customerAttend Development fittings and take detailed notesCreate initial tech packs for new Development/Showroom samples/costingUnderstanding of gradingAbility to adhere to calendar to ensure deadlines are metTrack and manage sample statusAssist with keeping sample library/showroom organizedBuild collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams including design, merchandising, production, and sales.QualificationsDegree in Technical Design or Fashion Design4+ years of experience in Technical DesignKnowledge of sewing construction, patternmaking, garment manufacturing, and fabrics.Proficient in PLM and ExcelKnowledge of Clo3D is helpfulAttention to detail, sense of urgency, willingness to learn, team-playerExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentBenefits:Health, Dental, & Vision insurance401k planPaid Vacation, Sick days and Paid HolidaysSummer FridaysFlexible schedule compensation for this role starts at $60k/yr dependent on experience