Associate Technical Designer - Sleepwear

Dana-co LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, sick and personal time

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Education reimbursement

Voluntary benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

Lunya in New York, NY is seeking an Associate Technical Designer to support sleepwear development. You will collaborate with senior technical staff, design, and factories to ensure well-constructed garments reflecting design intent.

The role emphasizes technical precision, garment specs, and development timelines, with four office days and one remote day weekly. Strong knowledge of patternmaking, grading, and Lectra is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of technical design experience, including sleepwear.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, measurements, and fit.
• Patternmaking and grading knowledge; Lectra preferred.
• Excel proficiency; SharePoint experience a plus.
• Experience preparing garment specs, measuring samples, and documenting fit corrections.
• Strong attention to detail and organized technical records.
• Clear communication for collaboration with internal teams and factories.
• Ability to manage multiple styles and meet development deadlines.
• Experience with time-and-action calendars and garment approvals.

Responsibilities

• Technical Specifications: Prepare/update measurement charts and docs.
• Pattern Adjustments & Grading: Review patterns and graded specs for fit.
• Sample & Garment Review: Measure/evaluate development, fit, and pre-prod samples.
• Fittings & Corrections: Participate in fittings; document feedback and corrections.
• Fit Sample Documentation & Organization: Maintain records of samples, specs, comments, revisions.
• Garment Approval Support: Assist with Blue Tag and final garment approvals.
• Development Coordination: Coordinate with Design, grading, QC, factories for submissions.
• Issue Resolution: Flag concerns and work with seniors to resolve.

Skills

Technical design experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

Lectra

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Associate Technical Designer - Sleepwear

Lunya | New York, NY

Up to $85,000 annually, based on experience

Full-time | 4 days in office, 1 day remote per week

Lunya is seeking a detail-oriented Associate Technical Designer to support the development of our sleepwear collections. This role brings together technical precision and an appreciation for thoughtful design, comfort, and quality.

Working closely with senior technical team members, Design, Product Development, and external factories, the Associate Technical Designer will contribute to the development of comfortable, well-constructed sleepwear that reflects the design intent.

Skills & Qualifications

• 2-4 years of technical design experience, including direct experience in sleepwear, is required. Loungewear experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, measurements, and fit, including knit and woven fabrics.
• Working knowledge of patternmaking and grading; familiarity with Lectra is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; SharePoint experience is a plus.
• Experience preparing garment specifications, measuring samples, and documenting fit corrections.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate, organized technical records.
• Clear communication skills for collaboration with internal teams and external factories.
• Ability to manage multiple styles, prioritize tasks, and meet development deadlines.
• Experience with time-and-action calendars and garment approval processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Specifications: Prepare and update measurement charts, construction details, and technical documentation under the guidance of senior technical team members.
• Pattern Adjustments & Grading: Assist with reviewing patterns and graded specifications, helping identify adjustments needed to achieve the intended fit.
• Sample & Garment Review: Measure and evaluate development, fit, and pre-production samples for accuracy, construction, workmanship, and consistency.
• Fittings & Corrections: Participate in fittings, document feedback, and prepare fit comments and correction instructions for review before communicating with factories.
• Fit Sample Documentation & Organization: Maintain organized records of samples, specifications, fit comments, and revisions throughout the development process.
• Garment Approval Support: Assist with the Blue Tag and final garment approval processes by tracking outstanding corrections and preparing samples and documentation for review.
• Development Coordination: Follow up with Design, grading, Quality Control, and external factories to support timely sample submissions and development milestones.
• Issue Resolution: Flag fit, construction, or measurement concerns and work with senior team members to help resolve them.

Work Location

This position requires working in our New York City office four days per week, with one remote day per week.

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• paid vacation, sick and personal time
• paid holidays
• a 401(k) with company match
• parental leave
• disability coverage
• an Employee Assistance Program
• education reimbursement
• voluntary benefits
• and employee discounts