Technical Designer

Job Description

Atrium is seeking on behalf of our client a Technical Designer based in New York .

A background check may be run only after a conditional offer is made, where permitted by law .

Position: Technical Designer

Location: New York, NY

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: 80-90k

Position Overview

The Technical Designer will play a key role in ensuring the fit, construction, and quality of women’s apparel across multiple product categories. This position collaborates closely with design, merchandising, and production teams to translate creative concepts into technically sound garments. The role requires strong attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills to maintain brand standards and meet development timelines. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manage the technical design process for women’s apparel across multiple product categories, focusing on knits and wovens to ensure consistency and quality.
• Develop and maintain accurate technical specifications, measurement charts, and construction details to support product development.
• Review samples, conduct fit sessions, and provide clear, detailed comments to ensure proper fit, construction, and quality.
• Partner with design, merchandising, and production teams throughout the product development lifecycle to align on design intent and execution.
• Communicate fit corrections and construction updates to vendors and factories to maintain production accuracy.
• Review and approve samples at various stages of development, ensuring alignment with design intent and company standards.
• Track sample submissions, fit approvals, and revisions to meet development timelines.
• Identify potential fit, construction, and quality issues and recommend solutions to improve product outcomes.

Required Experience/Skills

• Experience in technical design within women’s apparel.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, fit, and grading.
• Experience working with both knits and wovens.
• Ability to create and review technical specifications, measurement charts, and construction details.
• Strong understanding of fit standards, tolerances, and quality requirements.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple styles and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Preferred Experience/Skills

• 4+ years of experience in technical design.
• Experience across multiple women’s apparel categories.
• Experience working directly with overseas vendors and factories.
• Proficiency in Excel and technical design or product lifecycle management (PLM) systems.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, or a related field.
• Coursework or certification in patternmaking and garment construction preferred.
• Training in apparel production processes and fit evaluation.
• Continued education in textile science or product development is a plus.
• Equivalent experience in lieu of degree may be considered.

Benefits

If eligible under the ACA, medical, dental and vision benefits and time off in accordance with local paid sick time laws will be offered. Additional benefits may include paid holidays, a 401(k)-retirement plan, life insurance, disability coverage, and an employee assistance program, where applicable. Other compensation programs may include overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, or other incentive compensation, where applicable.

Commitment to Diversity

As a woman-owned firm, we value diversity. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), age, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Candidates who apply for roles through the Atrium website will be added to our candidate pool and may be considered for additional roles of a similar title. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

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