Apparel Designer

American Society of Interior Designers, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

American Society of Interior Designers, Inc is seeking a hands-on Technical Designer to translate garment concepts into production-ready products, collaborating closely with Design, Product Development, Merchandising, Sourcing and Manufacturing.

You will own fit, construction, and quality across styles, create and manage Tech Packs, lead fit sessions, and coordinate with factories to resolve technical issues while upholding brand standards on sizing and fabric behavior.

Qualifications

• Experience in apparel technical design and coordinating with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to create and manage Tech Packs with detailed construction data.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, grading, and fabric behavior.

Responsibilities

• Manage fit, construction, and quality across products and sizes.
• Create and maintain Tech Packs with measurements, construction details, stitching, trims, and sewing requirements.
• Lead fit sessions with fit models and resolve any fit issues.
• Review and approve samples before production.
• Coordinate with factories and vendors to resolve technical and production issues.

Skills

garment construction

fit evaluation

patternmaking

fabric behavior

Tech Packs

attention to detail

communication & problem solving

vendor coordination

Tools

Centric PLM

FlexPLM

YuniquePLM

CLO 3D

Browzwear

Optitex

Gerber AccuMark

Lectra

Job description

Technical Designer

Role Summary

The Technical Designer converts garment designs into well-fitting, high-quality products that are ready for production. They work closely with Design, Product Development, Merchandising, Sourcing, Vendors, and Manufacturing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage garment fit, construction, and quality across products and sizes.
• Create and maintain Tech Packs with measurements, construction details, stitching, trims, and sewing requirements.
• Participate in and lead fit sessions with fit models.
• Identify fit issues and recommend corrections.
• Review and approve samples before production.
• Ensure garments meet brand fit, quality, and construction standards.
• Work with factories and vendors to resolve technical and production issues.
• Identify risks related to sizing, fabric, construction, and manufacturability.
• Review measurement data, fit reports, and sample feedback to make technical decisions.
• Partner with Designers, Product Developers, Merchandising, Sourcing, and Quality teams.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of garment construction
• Experience with fit evaluation and garment alterations
• Knowledge of patternmaking and grading
• Understanding of fabric behavior and sewing techniques
• Experience creating or managing Tech Packs
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with vendors/factories

Software

Preferred PLM experience:

• Centric PLM
• FlexPLM
• YuniquePLM

Preferred digital product tools:

• CLO 3D
• Browzwear
• Optitex
• Gerber AccuMark
• Lectra

Ideal Candidate

• Looking for a hands-on apparel/garment Technical Designer who has experience with fit, patternmaking, grading, Tech Packs, garment construction, and vendor/factory coordination. PLM experience is highly preferred.