Associate Technical Designer – Garment Fit & Specs

QVC; West Chester (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits starting day 1

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

QVC Group is seeking an Associate Technical Designer to support Technical Design across multiple brands, coordinating style development from concept through fit approval. The role requires knowledge of garment construction, pattern, and fit, with collaboration across design, sourcing, QA, and vendors.

The position is hybrid at our West Chester, PA location, with on-site days several days per week. Relocation is not offered; candidates must reside in PA, NJ, or DE. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in fashion design or related field.
• 2–3 years industry experience in Technical Design or Patternmaking.
• Experience coordinating style development across product categories/brands.

Responsibilities

• Support the Technical Design team under Sr. Managers and learn key product areas/brands.
• Provide technical support on aesthetic, fit, specs, pattern, construction methods to improve fit and quality.
• Establish pattern blocks and ensure standard grade rules are applied for consistency.
• Set category/brand standards for fit, construction, and quality.
• Prepare technical specification packets with measurements, construction details, tolerances, and standards.
• Communicate with vendors/factories to share information and approvals.
• Identify production, quality, and costing issues and suggest improvements to maintain brand integrity.
• Evaluate garments for spec compliance, fit intent, and aesthetic.
• Participate in live model and mannequin fit sessions and adjust accordingly.
• Meet deadlines and support calendar objectives; evolve processes with the team.

Skills

Technical Design

Patternmaking

Garment construction

Fit analysis

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in fashion design or related program

Job description

QVC Group is seeking an Associate Technical Designer to support Technical Design across multiple brands, coordinating style development from concept through fit approval. The role requires knowledge of garment construction, pattern, and fit, with collaboration across design, sourcing, QA, and vendors.

The position is hybrid at our West Chester, PA location, with on-site days several days per week. Relocation is not offered; candidates must reside in PA, NJ, or DE. Competitive benefits apply.