Technical Designer

Title: Technical Designer

Location: Manhattan, NY

Duration: 4 Months Contract + Possibility of Extension

Shift: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Monday to Friday)

Pay rate: $46.20/hr.

Note: Those Candidates who can work on W2 basis without any sponsorship are encouraged to apply.

Job Description:

• For casual sleep. Candidates should have a strong pattern making background/ experience with knits and wovens/ PLM experience (we use centric)/ fast and efficient worker.
• Sr. Tech experience is great, but do not want someone who has already managed a team- feel they may be overqualified for this role.
• Looking for junior TD level (5-10 yrs) - can be Sr. but not someone who has managed a large team.
• This person would ideally need to own a space & conduct fittings on their own, so needs enough experience in this field, but still can be trained under management
• Individual contributor position responsible for executing the technical design process from development to final fit.
• Responsible for analyzing and evaluating garments to develop the correct fit specifications. Ensures that products are developed in a manner consistent with established fit quality, standards, manufacturer capabilities and cost specifications.
• Develops technical specifications and communicates fit to vendors/factories for approvals and corrections.
• Makes appropriate adjustments with factories as required to ensure integrity of design approved prototypes while monitoring quality and targeted price. Typically reports to Technical Services Manager.
• Typically directs Assistant or Associate Technical Designers.
• Bachelor's degree in Fashion, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years experience in technical design. Plus size experience.