Apparel Technical Designer: Fit, Spec, & Production Lead

EnVogue International; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EnVogue International is seeking a Technical Designer to own the fit and technical development across sportswear, sleepwear, loungewear, and intimates, ensuring lines meet standards for fit, construction, comfort, and quality. This hands-on role involves working with garments, fit samples, and overseas vendors from development through production.

You will lead fit sessions, create and manage tech packs, and establish brand-wide fit standards while collaborating with Design and Production to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Technical Design experience across apparel categories such as sportswear/sleepwear/loungewear.
• Strong knowledge of construction, patternmaking, grading, fit, and manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience conducting fit sessions and evaluating garments for balance and proportion.
• Understanding of woven and knit fabrics and their impact on fit.
• Experience creating tech packs, specs, grading rules, and fit comments.
• Accurate measurement and meticulous spec documentation.
• Experience communicating with international factories and vendors.
• Strong organization and ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Excel; Illustrator and PLM a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the technical development and fit process across product categories, from proto to TOP.
• Lead fit sessions, take measurements, evaluate construction, and issue corrective direction.
• Create and maintain tech packs, measurement specs, construction details, and grading rules.
• Establish brand-wide fit standards and grading rules across categories.
• Evaluate fabric characteristics and their impact on fit.
• Review patterns and provide technical direction on construction and grading.
• Communicate detailed fit comments to overseas factories and vendors.
• Collaborate with Design and Production to troubleshoot fit and manufacturing issues.
• Handle multiple styles and fit rounds in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Technical design experience

Garment construction, patternmaking,Gr

Tech packs & specs

Excel

Illustrator & PLM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion/Technical Design

Tools

Excel

Adobe Illustrator

PLM

Job description

EnVogue International is seeking a Technical Designer to own the fit and technical development across sportswear, sleepwear, loungewear, and intimates, ensuring lines meet standards for fit, construction, comfort, and quality. This hands-on role involves working with garments, fit samples, and overseas vendors from development through production.

You will lead fit sessions, create and manage tech packs, and establish brand-wide fit standards while collaborating with Design and Production to