Senior Technical Designer | Dresses

Senior Technical Designer, Dresses

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

Department: Technical Design – Dresses

Reports To: Director of Production

About G-III Apparel Group:

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.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Technical Designer, Dresses to join our Technical Design team. This role will be responsible for translating the design vision into well-constructed, manufacturable garments that reflect the brand's aesthetic and maintain design integrity.

The Senior Technical Designer will lead fit sessions, communicate technical adjustments to vendors and G-III's global offices, and partner cross-functionally to ensure accuracy in garment measurements, fit, construction details, and technical specifications. The ideal candidate brings extensive expertise in apparel fitting, pattern development, and garment construction, with the ability to resolve technical challenges and manage multiple development priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the product lifecycle from showroom samples through pre-production fit approval.
• Oversee pre-production sample development, ensuring garments meet design specifications, construction requirements, and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical packages, including final fully graded specifications.
• Evaluate garment patterns and determine necessary corrections to achieve the desired fit, silhouette, construction, and overall design intent.
• Lead live-model fit sessions to evaluate and refine garment fit, construction, and quality.
• Prepare and communicate detailed fit comments, specifications, and technical adjustments to vendors and overseas offices in a timely manner.
• Ensure the fitting and approval process remains aligned with production timelines and seasonal development objectives.
• Provide grading guidelines to vendors following fit approval and ensure grading is executed accurately to maintain design integrity and consistent fit across all sizes.
• Partner closely with Product Development, Design, and Production teams to ensure the fit and product development process aligns with production schedules and Time and Action calendars.
• Create and maintain Work in Progress (WIP) reports to track development milestones, sample status, and garment delivery.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges throughout the development and production process while maintaining design integrity and product quality.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with internal teams, vendors, and overseas offices to ensure timely execution of development and production requirements.

Who You Are:

• A highly technical design professional with extensive knowledge of garment construction, fit, specifications, and pattern development.
• A detail-oriented problem-solver who can identify and resolve technical challenges throughout the product development process.
• A collaborative team player who builds strong relationships across Design, Product Development, Production, vendors, and overseas offices.
• A confident communicator who can clearly convey technical adjustments and fit requirements.
• A highly organized professional with strong project management and multitasking skills.
• A proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and multiple deadlines.

Qualifications:

• College degree or equivalent professional work experience required.
• 7+ years of professional Technical Design experience.
• Extensive knowledge of women's dresses, garment construction, fitting, specifications, and pattern development.
• Proven expertise in apparel fitting, garment specifications, and pattern corrections.
• Experience conducting live-model fittings and communicating technical adjustments to overseas factories and vendors.
• Strong understanding of garment grading, fit consistency, and the apparel development process.
• Working knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong project management, organizational, and multitasking skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple development deadlines and priorities.
• Strong relationship-building skills with cross-functional departments, vendors, and overseas offices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-energy fashion environment.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• PTO and company holidays
• Employee discounts

The pay range for this position is: $90,000 – $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.

G-III Apparel Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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., G-III Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, 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.