Apparel Technical Designer – Tech Packs & Fit Expert

Ralph Lauren; Nutley (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph Lauren Corporation is seeking a skilled Technical Designer to lead the creation, maintenance, and approval of tech packs in PLM, guiding suppliers and factories to meet design intent, quality, and calendar needs.

You will partner with Design, Product Management, Pattern Making, and global sourcing to ensure accurate documentation, timing, and production readiness across multiple product categories.

Qualifications

• Degree or certification in Apparel Manufacturing, Design, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, and apparel manufacturing processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Attention to detail and sense of urgency.
• Ability to proactively identify and resolve problems.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional and global environment.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator required.
• Knowledge of Browzwear or other 3D applications preferred.
• Working knowledge of Gerber, PLM, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Please note: Candidates may be asked to participate in an on-site fit test as part of the interview process. The fit test may last up to two hours and will evaluate the candidate's ability to assess garment fit, analyze construction, and communicate technical fit recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that a complete hand-off is received from Design/PMT with all appropriate components needed to build a complete tech pack.
• Attend hand-off meetings, board reviews, line reviews, and key milestone meetings as needed.
• Send appropriate recaps to ensure alignment on pipelines, construction details, sketch requirements, and next steps.
• Create and maintain tech packs in PLM using established departmental tools, templates, and standards to support product development and production.
• Ensure all measurements, construction details, fit requirements, sketches, imagery, and product data are accurately documented.
• Own "Tech Pack Reviews" to ensure complete and accurate information is uploaded and maintained in PLM.
• Partner with global Technical Design teams, Product Management, Design, Pattern Making, and suppliers throughout the product lifecycle.
• Own the integrity and completion of assigned tech packs from creation through production approval.
• Support fit sessions, sample reviews, and product evaluations to ensure alignment to design intent and quality standards.
• Monitor workload and calendar deliverables to ensure deadlines and milestones are achieved.
• Utilize departmental tools, reports, and processes to manage workload and product status.
• Support departmental initiatives and special projects as assigned.
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external business partners.
• Contribute to the evolution of departmental tools and processes through feedback and participation.

Skills

Garment construction & fit

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Accountability & adaptability

Education

Apparel Manufacturing/Design degree or cert

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Browzwear (3D)

Gerber

PLM

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Ralph Lauren Corporation is seeking a skilled Technical Designer to lead the creation, maintenance, and approval of tech packs in PLM, guiding suppliers and factories to meet design intent, quality, and calendar needs.

You will partner with Design, Product Management, Pattern Making, and global sourcing to ensure accurate documentation, timing, and production readiness across multiple product categories.