Associate Technical Designer - Denim

Fourth Floor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in women's apparel is seeking a dynamic Associate Technical Designer specializing in denim. This role involves collaborating with design and overseas technical teams to ensure the perfect fit and execution of styles. You will be responsible for developing fit strategies, creating tech packs, and providing detailed evaluations of fit samples. If you are detail-oriented, organized, and have a passion for apparel design, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing team and make a significant impact in the fashion industry.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in technical design with patternmaking knowledge.
• Strong communication skills, particularly in working with overseas teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing fit strategies for denim styles across seasons.
• Create and maintain tech packs, tracking fit progression from development.

Skills

Technical Design

Patternmaking

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Organization Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Apparel

Technical Design

Patternmaking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Flex PLM

CLO3D

Job description

This range is provided by Fourth Floor. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Our client, a women's apparel brand, is seeking an Associate Technical Designer - Denim, to join their growing team in NYC!

Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing fit strategies for each season, ensuring consistency across denim styles.
• Collaborate with overseas technical teams, attend virtual fittings, provide technical recommendations, and finalize grading.
• Participate in fit sessions, working closely with Design to align technical execution with creative vision.
• Create and maintain tech packs, tracking fit progression from development through production.
• Evaluate fit samples, providing detailed fit comments and recommendations.
• Work with Design and Production teams to execute cost-engineered styles that meet quality and budget requirements.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in technical design with patternmaking knowledge.
• Bachelor’s degree in Apparel, Technical Design, Patternmaking, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Flex PLM.
• Experience with CLO3D is highly preferred but not required.
• Denim experience is strongly preferred; knowledge of wovens and cut-and-sew knits is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, particularly in working with overseas teams.
• Highly organized, accountable, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to make pattern corrections, grade, mark, construct, and fit garments.
• Experience in special sizes is a plus.

$65,000-$85,000 commensurate of experience.

Full time in office.

Please submit a resume for consideration.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Art/Creative, Design, and Manufacturing

Industries

Retail Apparel and Fashion, Retail, and Apparel Manufacturing