Assistant Technical Designer – Fast-Paced Fashion Studio

Sweet Apparel Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweet Apparel Inc. in Midtown Manhattan seeks an Assistant/Associate Technical Designer to support apparel development across product categories. You will work with Technical Design, overseas offices, and factories on pattern corrections, fit approvals, and technical documentation throughout product development.

Responsibilities include reviewing fit samples, updating measurement charts, and maintaining technical files to ensure accuracy and production feasibility.

Qualifications

• Degree in Technical Design preferred.
• 1–3 years of Technical Design experience.
• Understanding of garment construction, fit, grading, and patternmaking principles.

Responsibilities

• Support the Technical Design team in reviewing fit samples and implementing pattern corrections.
• Assist with measuring garments and verifying specifications against approved standards.
• Update and maintain technical packages, measurement charts, and fit comments to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Apply Technical Design feedback to patterns and technical documentation, ensuring all revisions are clearly communicated.
• Coordinate with overseas offices and factory partners to support timely execution of fit and pattern updates.
• Track sample status, fit approvals, and development milestones to help ensure adherence to production calendars.
• Review graded specifications and measurements for accuracy and consistency.
• Maintain organized records of fit comments, approvals, pattern revisions, and technical files.
• Assist in ensuring products meet brand standards, retailer requirements, quality expectations, and production feasibility.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Deadline-driven

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Technical Design

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Sweet Apparel Inc. in Midtown Manhattan seeks an Assistant/Associate Technical Designer to support apparel development across product categories. You will work with Technical Design, overseas offices, and factories on pattern corrections, fit approvals, and technical documentation throughout product development.

Responsibilities include reviewing fit samples, updating measurement charts, and maintaining technical files to ensure accuracy and production feasibility.