Assistant Technical Designer – Cut & Sew

Golden Touch; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Touch in New York is seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Technical Designer with cut-and-sew experience to support the development and execution of apparel across multiple product categories. You will create initial specifications, maintain accurate tech packs, and help enforce fit and construction standards throughout the product lifecycle.

You will collaborate with Designers and cross-functional teams, attend handoffs, support fit sessions, and advise on specs and construction methods

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1–2 years in apparel industry/Technical Design or related field.
• Foundational knowledge of patternmaking, fit, balance, and garment construction.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with web-based applications such as PDM, PLM, FLEX PLM or comparable systems.
• Prior experience in cut-and-sew product categories.
• Demonstrated interest in continuing to build technical knowledge and expertise within apparel development.

Responsibilities

• Create initial specifications and support the development of tech packs, ensuring alignment with design intent, construction requirements, and customer standards.
• Maintain detailed and accurate tech packs, ensuring consistency across BOMs, sewing details, specifications, inspiration, and prior production styles.
• Attend daily handoff meetings and collaborate with Designers to translate aesthetic vision and fit intent into technical execution.
• Support fit sessions and contribute to maintaining fit consistency within assigned product areas.
• Make appropriate recommendations regarding specs, patterns, construction methods, and techniques to improve garment fit, balance, and overall quality.
• Partner with the Technical Design Manager and cross-functional teams to enhance and evolve processes and procedures as the business grows.
• Ensure brand integrity and product quality throughout the development process while balancing the needs of multiple customers.
• Manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion/Technical Design or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

PDM/PLM (FLEX PLM)

Job description

Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Assistant Technical Designer with cut-and-sew experience to support the development and execution of apparel across multiple product categories. This role is responsible for creating initial specifications, maintaining accurate tech packs, and supporting fit and construction standards throughout the product lifecycle.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Assistant Technical Designer with cut-and-sew experience to support the development and execution of apparel across multiple product categories. This role is responsible for creating initial specifications, maintaining accurate tech packs, and supporting fit and construction standards throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Create initial specifications and support the development of tech packs, ensuring alignment with design intent, construction requirements, and customer standards.
• Maintain detailed and accurate tech packs, ensuring consistency across BOMs, sewing details, specifications, inspiration, and prior production styles.
• Attend daily handoff meetings and collaborate with Designers to translate aesthetic vision and fit intent into technical execution.
• Support fit sessions and contribute to maintaining fit consistency within assigned product areas.
• Make appropriate recommendations—partnering with peers and leadership—regarding specs, patterns, construction methods, and techniques to improve garment fit, balance, and overall quality.
• Partner with the Technical Design Manager and cross-functional teams to enhance and evolve processes and procedures as the business grows.
• Ensure brand integrity and product quality throughout the development process while balancing the needs of multiple customers.
• Manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Technical Design, or a related field preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in the apparel industry, Technical Design, or a related field.
• Foundational knowledge of patternmaking, fit, balance, and garment construction.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with web-based applications such as PDM, PLM, FLEX PLM, or comparable systems.
• Prior experience in cut-and-sew product categories.
• Demonstrated interest in continuing to build technical knowledge and expertise within apparel development.

Hybrid Work Schedule

4 days a week in the office, 1 day work from home

New York Pay Rate

$63,000 - $75,000

We strive to hire and nurture amazing talent. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience, specialized skills, and internal alignment.

Company Overview

Golden Touch is a family owned and operated wholesale apparel manufacturer with a mission to deliver trend focused products for nearly 50 years. We produce private label brands for large mass market retailers across the globe specializing in children’s, junior, missy and women’s apparel.

Diversity Vision Statement

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live and conduct business. We are an equal employment opportunity for minorities, females, protected veterans, and the disabled.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and treating our associates and applicants without discrimination based on their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.