Freelance Men's Technical Design Manager

Our client, a luxury apparel company , is hiring a Freelance Men's Technical Designer to join the team in New York, NY (onsite) . The ideal candidate is a highly experienced, self-directed technical designer who can work independently, establish technical design processes from the ground up, and oversee the full product lifecycle across all men's apparel classifications. This is a full-time, temporary freelance position beginning Tuesday, October 20, 2026, and continuing for approximately two weeks. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM. Candidates must be available to work onsite at their New York City showroom. A background check must clear before the start date. Job Duties Include Manage the full technical design lifecycle from initial concept and first prototype through fit approvals, pre-production (PP) samples, and final production sign-off. Create and maintain detailed tech packs, including specifications, construction details, graded measurements, and technical callouts. Apply advanced knowledge of flat pattern construction and grading across the full US men's size scale and all apparel classifications. Lead fit sessions on a male fit model, identify fit and construction issues, and communicate clear technical corrections to vendors. Serve as the primary technical contact for domestic and overseas factories, managing technical comments, revisions, and approvals. Establish fit standards, construction standards, grade rules, and approval workflows from the ground up. Collaborate with design, product development, and sourcing teams to bring products to market while maintaining quality and design intent. Provide cost-engineering input on construction and material selections to support manufacturability and cost targets. Job Qualifications Include: 7+ years of technical design experience in menswear, including at least 2 years in a senior or managerial capacity. Hands-on technical design experience across all men's apparel classifications, including wovens, knits, fleece, outerwear, activewear, performance wear, and lifestyle sportswear. Deep knowledge of fitting, flat pattern construction, pattern evaluation, and grading across the full US men's size scale. Experience working directly with pattern makers and reviewing and correcting factory grading. Experience collaborating with overseas manufacturers on technical comments, fit corrections, and production approvals. Ability to work independently, take ownership of the full technical design process, and establish workflows without existing infrastructure. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office/Excel, and PLM systems. Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. A bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, Apparel Merchandising, Textile Science, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent experience demonstrating technical design expertise. Experience in luxury or premium apparel and cross-cultural vendor communication is a plus. Pay: $66/hr The description above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required. While PCG appreciates all applicants, only those qualified will be contacted. Thank you for your application. We look forward to hearing from you! If you believe you are a great candidate for this position, and the salary listed does not meet your expectations, we would still love to speak to you! PCG, in good faith, believes that this posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at this location at the time of this posting. PCG and our clients may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications. This range may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for additional compensation including incentive pay, discretionary bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, details of which will be provided during the hiring process. Pyramid Consulting Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that takes pride in a diverse environment. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law. We will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. 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