Designer

Job Title: Technical – Women’s Apparel

Location: Miami

Company: ELAN

About ELAN:

Since 1991, ELAN has designed fashionable clothing in high-quality fabrics featuring flattering silhouettes with a relaxed fit, perfect for lounging or your next dream destination. We’re looking for a Technical Designer to build and maintain the specs and fit of the garment from initial design concept through to final fit approval for the women's categories. This role is responsible to ensure fit consistency and Brand standards for construction throughout the given category are maintained. This position requires a high level of technical, process management, and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

• BA/BFA in Fashion or related field
• 5–6 years in women’s Design, preferably in a leadership role
• Strong experience in garment fitting across categories
• Expertise in wovens, cut-and-sew knits, and sweater fit
• Ability to analyze fit issues and deliver actionable solutions
• Skilled in technical specs, patternmaking, grading, and construction
• Solid understanding of end-to-end product development
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple deadlines
• Proficient in Excel, Illustrator, and PLM
• Ability to supervise and train

Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to:

• Partner with the design team to align on aesthetic, fit, and construction
• Maintain fit consistency across categories
• Manage 40–50 styles per season from development to production
• Develop specs and construction methods; support cost engineering
• Lead fit sessions to refine silhouette and proportion
• Resolve technical issues across fit, construction, and production
• Evaluate all samples (fit samples, salesman samples, pre-production samples) for fit, quality, and accuracy
• Communicate revisions clearly to overseas vendors
• Partner with QC to address production issues
• Maintain PLM accuracy and updates