Senior Technical Designer

Our client, a contemporary womenswear brand is seeking a Senior Technical Designer to join their team in NYC!Key Responsibilities:Manage the technical development and fit process.Review samples and provide fit and construction feedback.Conduct fittings and communicate clear comments.Review measurements, proportions, construction, and overall garment fit.Identify and resolve technical and fit-related issues.Collaborate with Design, Production, Sourcing, Pattern, and Quality teams.Communicate technical updates and corrections with overseas factories and vendors.Maintain and review technical documentation and specifications.Partner with factories to ensure quality, fit, and construction standards are met.Provide guidance on garment construction, materials, trims, and production techniques.Support the resolution of production issues and ensure consistency through bulk production.Provide guidance and mentorship to junior members of the technical team.Qualifications:7+ years of experience.Strong knowledge of apparel construction, fit, patternmaking, and manufacturing.Experience working across both woven and knit categories.Strong fitting and technical communication skills.Knowledge of measurements, specifications, tolerances, and grading.Experience working with overseas factories and vendors.Understanding of the product development process from initial development through production.Ability to interpret patterns and technical specifications.Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.Hybrid, 3 days on site.Salary: $80,000 -$100,000 commensurate with experiencePlease submit a resume for consideration!You can use WorkGrades to collect and manage your references for free and share them with us or anyone else you choose by visiting /home/candidate. Candidates with references are always preferred by our clients. Now is the most important time to stand out from the crowd. We suggest that you ensure you have updated your LinkedIn profile and that you start collecting your references early.