Senior Technical Designer | Levi's & Champion Outerwear (New York)

Senior Technical Designer | Levi’s & Champion Outerwear

G-III Apparel Group

Midtown Manhattan, New York, United States (On-site)

G-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and marketing, which enables us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our team’s entrepreneurial spirit and our deep relationships across the industry.

Success Profile:

The Senior Technical Designer is responsible for ensuring that design vision is translated into a well-constructed and manufacturable garment that reflects brand’s aesthetics and design integrity. As a member of the Technical Design team, you will conduct fit sessions, communicate fit session to vendors, G-III global offices and work cross-functionally to ensure accuracy of garment measurements, fit, construction details and flow of information while addressing any technical challenges during the development and production process.

Reporting: VP of Production

Brand/Product Focus: Levi’s Women’s, and Champion Men’s & Women's Outerwear

Location (On-Site): New York City, Midtown Manhattan – Fashion District

Responsibilities:

• Measure garments and organize for fittings
• Coordinate fit schedule and conduct fittings
• Create initial spec to final full graded spec
• Consult with designer to work on complicated garment construction and establish the fit for each brand
• Input in Tech packs with corrections / comments during fitting
• Create and manage Work In Progress reports
• Coordinate the production / delivery schedule weekly and coordinate fitting and fit samples accordingly
• Email / follow-up as needed with over-seas vendors
• Organize and maintain seasonal trim card library

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of apparel Technical Design experience, across men’s and women’s apparel
• Direct experience in technical outerwear preferred
• BA/BS Degree required or AA Fashion Degree
• Excellent communication skills
• Functional basic knowledge in technical fit & construction
• Sketch technical in Illustrator
• Ability to work in team environment
• Super Detailed and Organized
• Computer literate – Excel, Illustrator, Photoshop. PDM and PLM knowledge is a plus

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Employee discounts across G-III brands
• Career growth opportunities within a global fashion organization
• A collaborative, innovative environment working with industry-leading brands

The pay range for this position is: $100,000 per year - $115,000 per year

Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.

About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. |

G-III’s owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J., GIII Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under Cole Haan, Dockers, Converse, Kenneth Cole, Levi’s, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville and more. G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Donna Karan brands.