Freelance Technical Designer

Job Title: Freelance Technical Designer



Location: New York, NY



Type: Contract to Hire (3+ months)



Compensation : $37.00 - $45.00



Work Model : Hybrid – onsite and remote



Hours: 40.0

Overview
Responsible for examining and measuring proto, fit, and production samples to ensure accurate execution of requested measurements,
quality, and construction and overall fit of garments. Aid Designers in achieving desired point of view of garments when creating technical
packages and evaluating overall fit and construction.

Responsibilities

• Support the Women's Wovens business across all aspects of the product lifecycle, from concept through final development.
• Partner closely with Design, Production, and vendor teams to ensure consistent fit, quality, construction, and product execution.
• Represent company fit standards and construction requirements throughout the development process.
• Communicate fit, construction, and quality expectations to vendors.
• Identify construction issues and quality concerns, providing recommendations for resolution.
• Lead and facilitate fit sessions, ensuring consistency in fit and product execution.
• Serve as a technical resource within the department, leveraging strong patternmaking and garment construction knowledge.
• Manage sample tracking reports and development timelines.
• Support onboarding of new vendor partners.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to meet product development milestones and deadlines.
• Support in-office fittings, approvals, and product development meetings as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Art, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of Technical Design experience within woven apparel.
• Strong patternmaking and pattern correction skills.
• Extensive knowledge of garment construction, fit, and quality standards.
• Experience leading fit sessions and communicating fit corrections to vendors.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and technical product development tools.
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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