Apparel Technical Designer: Fit, Construction & Specs

Aeropostale, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Aeropostale, Inc. is seeking a Technical Designer in New York to evaluate apparel merchandise for fit, quality, and design interpretation. You will collaborate with Design and Product Development, complete product packages in FlexPLM, and set fit standards to ensure brand consistency.

The role requires 3–5 years of technical design experience and a trained eye for proportion and details. Proficiency in Flex PLM, Illustrator, Photoshop, Web PDM, and MS Office is essential.

Qualifications

• College degree in fine arts or design, or equivalent work experience in a design related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of technical design experience required.
• Knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking and manufacturing process.
• A trained eye for proportion, balance and aesthetic details.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates confidence and assertiveness in fit presentation.
• Ability to self-manage, works independently, multitask, and consistently meets deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills with an acute attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
• Proactive on problem solving and resolution oriented.
• Proficiency in: Flex PLM, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, Web PDM, Microsoft Outlook and Excel.

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 knowledge

Cross-functional teamwork

Proactive problem solving

Education

Design degree or equivalent

Tools

FlexPLM

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Web PDM

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Aeropostale, Inc. is seeking a Technical Designer in New York to evaluate apparel merchandise for fit, quality, and design interpretation. You will collaborate with Design and Product Development, complete product packages in FlexPLM, and set fit standards to ensure brand consistency.

The role requires 3–5 years of technical design experience and a trained eye for proportion and details. Proficiency in Flex PLM, Illustrator, Photoshop, Web PDM, and MS Office is essential.