Associate Technical Designer

Job Description

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead all aspects of technical design and fit execution across assigned divisions, ensuring alignment with brand aesthetic, customer expectations, and business objectives

• Oversee the fit approval process from development through production, ensuring consistency in fit, construction, and quality standards

• Lead and conduct live fittings, providing clear technical direction and garment corrections to vendors and cross-functional teams

• Partner closely with Design, Production, Product Development, Merchandising, and overseas vendors throughout all stages of development and execution

• Ensure all products are executed within established fit standards, construction requirements, and calendar deadlines

• Evaluate and improve fit consistency, pattern execution, garment balance, and construction methods across categories

• Develop, maintain, and evolve fit standards, blocks, grading standards, and technical processes for the division

• Adherence to Time and Action calendars and support timely development execution

• Review and approve technical packages, fit comments, and construction details prior to vendor release

• Collaborate with overseas factories and vendors to troubleshoot technical and production challenges

• Participate in cross-functional meetings related to product development, seasonal strategy, and production execution

• Support process improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies across the technical design function

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, Patternmaking, or related field preferred

• Minimum 4+ years of Technical Design experience within women’s apparel

• Demonstrated knowledge of garment fit, construction, grading, draping, and pattern correction

• Proven experience leading live fittings and communicating technical corrections to overseas vendors

• Ability to create and revise pattern blocks and provide clear technical direction to factories

• Strong knowledge of garment construction, sewing techniques, and manufacturing processes

• Experience working with overseas factories and managing cross-functional development calendars

• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple categories in a fast-paced environment

• Proficiency in Illustrator, PLM systems, and technical development tools preferred

• Experience with 3D CLO technical platforms a plus

We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.