Fashion Technical Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Fashion Technical Designer

Salary: $45,000–$55,000 per year
Job Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Fashion Technical Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of garment construction, fit, measurements, and production and can work closely with our design and production teams to take styles from initial development through final production.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed tech packs, including specifications, construction details, measurements, and garment callouts

• Conduct garment fittings and provide clear fit comments and corrections

• Measure samples and ensure garments meet approved specifications

• Review and approve development, fit, pre-production, and production samples

• Communicate technical corrections clearly to factories and vendors

• Identify fit, construction, and quality issues and recommend solutions

• Maintain accurate size specifications, grading, and measurement charts

• Work closely with the Design, Production, and Merchandising teams to ensure styles are production-ready

• Track sample revisions and maintain organized technical records

• Ensure consistency of fit, construction, and quality across styles and collections

• Assist with fabric, trim, and construction evaluations as needed

• Meet development and production deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Technical Designer in the fashion/apparel industry

• Strong knowledge of garment construction, fit, patternmaking, and grading

• Experience creating and updating tech packs and specification sheets

• Strong garment measuring and fitting skills

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Excel

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with domestic and overseas factories

• Ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines simultaneously

• Knowledge of apparel production processes from development through bulk production

Compensation & Benefits

• $45,000–$55,000 annual salary, based on experience

• Major federal holidays paid off

• Up to 15 days of paid vacation per year

• Up to 5 days of paid sick leave per year

• 401(k) plan with company match

We are looking for someone who is organized, dependable, technically strong, and passionate about creating well-fitting, high-quality apparel.