Assistant Technical Designer

USA Legwear; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Legwear is seeking a Tech Design Assistant to support the Design Operations team in turning concepts into production. You’ll manage tech packs and development data in PLM systems, ensuring accuracy for vendor sharing across multiple brands and retailers.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, with strong communication, detail orientation, and the ability to learn processes, including the Yunique to Centric PLM transition.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in Design, Tech Design, Product Development or related fields.
• Experience with PLM systems (Yunique and Centric PLM is a plus).
• Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop and Excel.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain AirTable charts and operational tools with accurate, real-time updates.
• Track and maintain spec data within PLM systems.
• Support Tech Pack updates and regeneration for accurate vendor sharing.
• Partner with Design and cross-functional teams to ensure PLM inputs and development details are complete and accurate.
• Spec out PPS samples against specifications, identify discrepancies, and review weight on approved samples.
• Inputting measurements and comment callouts in PLM.
• Communicating with vendors and cross-functional teams on updates or approvals.
• Creating and updating Illustrator files for How to Measure images and spec CADs.
• Organize digital folders and development assets following established team standards.
• Follow Design calendar to support timely development-to-bulk production updates and milestones.
• Support workflow improvements and the transition from Yunique PLM to Centric PLM.
• Apply analytical thinking to troubleshoot issues, validate information, and identify process gaps.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external teams.

Skills

Tech Design Ops

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Proactive communication

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Tech Design Assistant supports the Design Operations team in bring our portfolio of socks, hosiery, and daywear from ideation to execution. This role ensures tech packs, and development-to-bulk production data are accurate, complete, and ready for vendor sharing via PLM systems and operational tools. The position partners cross-functionally with teams including Design, Global Sourcing, Sales, Marketing, and QA, to support development and bulk production workflows across multiple brands and retailers.

The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and proactive, with strong communication skills and the ability to quickly learn and follow established team processes, formatting standards, and workflows with minimal oversight. This role requires attention to detail, independent execution, problem-solving skills, and adaptability to support the transition from Yunique PLM to Centric PLM.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain AirTable charts and operational tools with accurate, real-time updates
• Track and maintain spec data within PLM systems
• Support Tech Pack updates and regeneration for accurate vendor sharing
• Partner with Design and cross-functional teams to ensure PLM inputs and development details are complete and accurate
• Specing out physical Proto & Pre-Production (PPS) samples against specifications, identify discrepancies, and review weight on approved samples.
• Inputting measurements and comment callouts in PLM.
• Communicating with vendors and crossfunctional teams on any updates or approvals.
• Creating and updating illustrator files for How to Measure image and spec cads.
• Organize digital folders and development assets following established team standards
• Follow Design calendar to support timely development-to-bulk production updates and milestones
• Support workflow improvements and the transition from Yunique PLM to Centric PLM
• Apply analytical thinking to troubleshoot issues, validate information, and identify process gaps
• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external teams

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in Design, Tech Design, Product Development or related fields
• Experience working with Yunique and/or Centric PLM systems a plus
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, brands and support deadlines aligned with the Design Calendar
• Adaptable and able to quickly learn evolving systems, tools, and workflows

Annual salary range starting at $50,000+

The disclosed salary range is commensurate with experience and does not reflect the total compensation package. Our associates have access to other valuable benefits that our Human Resources team is happy to share with candidates during the interview process.