Assistant Technical Designer – Cut & Sew
Summary
Assistant Technical Designer supporting cut-and-sew apparel development in New York: creates initial garment specifications, maintains accurate tech packs (BOMs, sewing details), attends fit sessions and daily handoff meetings, and partners with the Technical Design Manager and Design team to uphold fit, construction quality, and brand integrity across product categories.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Assistant Technical Designer with cut-and-sew experience to support the development and execution of apparel across multiple product categories. This role is responsible for creating initial specifications, maintaining accurate tech packs, and supporting fit and construction standards throughout the product lifecycle.
The Associate Technical Designer will partner closely with the Technical Design Manager and Design Team to enhance processes, uphold brand integrity, and deliver high-quality garments that meet the needs of multiple customers. This role is ideal for someone looking to deepen their technical expertise while contributing to a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Create initial specifications and support the development of tech packs, ensuring alignment with design intent, construction requirements, and customer standards.
- Maintain detailed and accurate tech packs, ensuring consistency across BOMs, sewing details, specifications, inspiration, and prior production styles.
- Attend daily handoff meetings and collaborate with Designers to translate aesthetic vision and fit intent into technical execution.
- Support fit sessions and contribute to maintaining fit consistency within assigned product areas.
- Make appropriate recommendations—partnering with peers and leadership—regarding specs, patterns, construction methods, and techniques to improve garment fit, balance, and overall quality.
- Partner with the Technical Design Manager and cross-functional teams to enhance and evolve processes and procedures as the business grows.
- Ensure brand integrity and product quality throughout the development process while balancing the needs of multiple customers.
- Manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.