Freelance Assistant Technical Designer

24 Seven Talent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Apparel Wholesaler is seeking a freelance Assistant Technical Designer to support its Technical Design team across Missy, Plus, Kids, and other product categories. This entry‑level role offers hands‑on experience in a fast-paced apparel environment and collaboration with senior designers and vendors.

The position emphasizes supporting development through production, maintaining specs, fit samples, and fit comments, and learning garment construction details in knit and woven categories with a

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of Technical Design experience, or an entry-level background with strong foundational knowledge.
• Exposure to apparel fit, specifications, fit samples, and fit comments.
• Knowledge of knit and woven construction.
• Interest in working across a broad range of apparel categories.
• Strong communication, organization, and follow-through skills.
• A collaborative, receptive attitude and willingness to learn from an experienced team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Technical Design function from development through production.
• Prepare and maintain specifications, fit samples, and fit comments.
• Assist with garment fittings and communicate updates to internal teams and vendors.
• Help ensure fit, construction, measurements, and quality standards are maintained across product categories.
• Work within the Axind PLM system to update and organize technical product information.
• Partner closely with Bernarda and the broader team on day‑to‑day technical design needs.

Skills

Technical design

Apparel construction

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Axind PLM

Job description

Apparel Wholesaler is seeking a freelance Assistant Technical Designer to support its Technical Design team across Missy, Plus, Kids, and other product categories. This is an excellent opportunity for an entry‑level or early‑career technical design professional who is eager to learn in a hands‑on apparel environment.

What You’ll Do

• Support the Technical Design function from development through production.
• Prepare and maintain specifications, fit samples, and fit comments.
• Assist with garment fittings and communicate updates to internal teams and vendors.
• Help ensure fit, construction, measurements, and quality standards are maintained across product categories.
• Work within the Axind PLM system to update and organize technical product information.
• Partner closely with Bernarda and the broader team on day‑to‑day technical design needs.

What We’re Looking For

• 1–2 years of Technical Design experience, or a true entry‑level background with strong foundational knowledge.
• Exposure to apparel fit, specifications, fit samples, and fit comments.
• Knowledge of knit and woven construction.
• Interest in working across a broad range of apparel categories.
• Strong communication, organization, and follow‑through skills.
• A collaborative, receptive attitude and willingness to learn from an experienced team.