Apparel Technical Designer: Product Development Lead

Hawkeye Search Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawkeye Search Group is actively seeking an experienced Technical Designer / Product Development professional in NYC to manage the technical aspects of apparel development. The role requires creating tech packs, detailing specs and measurements, and collaborating with design and factories to meet timelines.

Office-based role in New York with 9:00 AM–6:00 PM ET schedule, five days a week. Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple styles concurrently.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in apparel technical design or a similar role.
• Experience creating and managing tech packs.
• Experience with specs, measurements, and factory comments.
• Strong understanding of apparel construction and development.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to manage a high volume of styles and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed tech packs for apparel products.
• Develop and review product specifications and measurements.
• Provide detailed comments and feedback to factories throughout the development process.
• Communicate with factories regarding fit, construction, measurements, and revisions.
• Work closely with design and product development teams to ensure products meet specifications.
• Use Adobe Photoshop regularly for product development and technical needs.
• Review samples and identify necessary changes or corrections.
• Manage multiple styles and development timelines simultaneously.

Skills

Tech pack creation

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Factory communication

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Hawkeye Search Group is actively seeking an experienced Technical Designer / Product Development professional in NYC to manage the technical aspects of apparel development. The role requires creating tech packs, detailing specs and measurements, and collaborating with design and factories to meet timelines.

Office-based role in New York with 9:00 AM–6:00 PM ET schedule, five days a week. Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple styles concurrently.