Senior Technical Designer – $105K-$125K Position Available In New York, New York

Senior Technical Designer

• $105K
• 125K
  Location
  New York, New York
  Zip/Postal Code
  10018
  Country
  United States
  Region
  NY Metro
  Position type
  Permanent
  Category
  Apparel
  Job Function
  Design
• Technical
  Approximate Salary
  105000.00-125000.00 Per Year
  Experience level
  Mid to Senior Level
  Mid to Senior Level (Management)
  Senior Technical Designer
• $105K
• 125K
  Technical Design Job Opportunity (Manhattan, New York)
  Looking for a Technical designer (7+ years), Denim Experiences are plus.

Responsibilities Qualifications :

Specializing in Denim & all silhouette tops and bottoms. Must have 7+ years experience with leading Fittings, pattern correction, initial development specs required and being comfortable with grading.

Initiate Proto Stage Size Specs:

Define initial size specs for prototypes, ensuring alignment with design and target market needs.

Pattern Correction Using Optitex:

Utilize Optitex to correct and adjust digital patterns based on fit feedback and production needs.

Analyze Fit Issues & Propose Solutions:

Identify and resolve fit issues during development and production, providing actionable solutions.
Expertise in

Pattern Making & Garment Engineering:

Apply knowledge of pattern-making, grading, and garment construction for assigned categories.

Proactive Problem-Solving:

Identify potential production, quality, and costing issues early and provide recommendations for resolution.
Escalate Issues with

Analysis:

Escalate unresolved issues, providing root cause analysis and possible solutions.
Track Deadlines & Coordinate with

Production:

Monitor deliverables to ensure timely completion, collaborating with production teams to prevent delays.
Attend Fit Meetings with

Buyers:

Participate in fit conference meetings with buyers to discuss garment fit and construction.

Mentor Junior TDs:

Provide guidance and mentorship to junior technical designers to improve their skills.
Analyze Store Samples as per

Buyer’s Request:

Evaluate store samples to ensure alignment with buyer’s specifications, providing insights for improvements or adjustments.
Additional Skills and Qualifications to

Highlight:

Attention to

Detail:

Ensuring precision and accuracy in all stages of garment development.

Technical Expertise:

A strong foundation in garment technology, including fabric properties, sewing techniques, and construction methods.

Collaborative Mindset:

Ability to work with designers, buyers, production teams, and other departments to achieve seamless garment production.

Adaptability:

Comfort with handling multiple tasks and adjusting to changing timelines, requirements, and production conditions.
This role requires a blend of technical expertise, problem-solving, and leadership, and would be ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a keen eye for detail. The ability to
manage the full lifecycle of garment development, from concept to delivery, while troubleshooting issues and optimizing processes, will be key to success in role Salary

• $105,000 to $125,000