Apparel Technical Designer - Fit, Construction & Quality

Brooks Brothers; New York; On-site; USD 63,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee discount

Job summary

Catalyst Brands is seeking a Technical Designer in New York to evaluate apparel for fit, quality and design interpretation. You will collaborate with Design and Product Development, complete FlexPLM product packages, and lead fit sessions to refine construction methods.

Strong construction knowledge and sharp attention to detail are essential. Responsibilities include resolving issues with IBOs and factories, maintaining standards, and supporting cross-functional teams to ensure timely product

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of technical design experience required.
• Knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking and manufacturing process.
• Proficiency with Flex PLM, Illustrator and Photoshop.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Design and Product Development teams to determine fit and aesthetics.
• Complete product packages in FlexPLM, including measurements, construction details and technical sketches.
• Establish and maintain fit and construction standards to ensure brand consistency and quality.
• Prepare and lead fit sessions with Design and Product Development, discuss fit history when presenting current fit and recommend alternative methods of construction or options for components when necessary.
• Resolve and communicate fit and construction issues to International Buying Offices and factories within the development and production timelines.
• Daily communication and follow through with IBO, vendors, and all cross-functional partners.
• Enhance fit and quality through review of customer comments, competitive analysis, and conducting fit symposiums.

Skills

Technical design

Garment construction

Patternmaking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Self-management

Multitasking

Education

College degree in fine arts or design

Tools

Flex PLM

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Web PDM

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

Catalyst Brands is seeking a Technical Designer in New York to evaluate apparel for fit, quality and design interpretation. You will collaborate with Design and Product Development, complete FlexPLM product packages, and lead fit sessions to refine construction methods.

Strong construction knowledge and sharp attention to detail are essential. Responsibilities include resolving issues with IBOs and factories, maintaining standards, and supporting cross-functional teams to ensure timely product