Freelance Technical Designer - Sweaters & Knitwear

Li & Fung; New York (NY); In loco; USD 69.000 - 83.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Li & Fung in New York seeks a Freelance Technical Designer – Sweaters to lead technical development from concept to production. You will collaborate with Design, Product Development, Merchandising and overseas teams to ensure fit, construction, quality and customer requirements.

You bring 5+ years in technical design for sweaters/knitwear, strong knowledge of knit structures, yarns, gauges, and finishing, and proficiency with tech packs, measurement charts, and PLM tools.

Competenze

• Minimum 5+ years of Technical Design experience, preferably within sweaters/knitwear.
• Strong knowledge of sweater construction, knit structures, yarns, gauges, stitches, and finishing techniques.
• Strong experience conducting fit sessions and providing detailed fit and construction comments.
• Proficiency in creating and maintaining tech packs, specifications, measurement charts, and technical documentation.
• Experience working directly with overseas factories and vendor teams.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, grading, fit, and production processes.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office; experience with PLM systems preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Private label and/or major retailer experience is a plus.

Mansioni

• Manage the technical development of sweaters from initial development through production.
• Conduct fit sessions and evaluate garment fit, construction, measurements, and overall execution.
• Prepare and maintain detailed tech packs, specifications, measurement charts, and construction details.
• Provide clear fit comments and technical direction to overseas factories and vendor teams.
• Review samples at various stages of development and identify necessary fit, construction, and specification adjustments.
• Ensure consistency of fit and sizing across styles and product categories.
• Apply strong knowledge of sweater construction, yarns, gauges, stitches, knit structures, and finishing techniques throughout the development process.
• Evaluate sweater samples for construction, workmanship, measurements, and production feasibility.
• Troubleshoot technical and construction issues and provide solutions to improve fit, quality, and execution.
• Ensure technical requirements are accurately communicated to factories throughout the development and approval process.
• Partner closely with Design and Product Development to translate design intent into technically accurate and production-ready product.
• Communicate directly with overseas teams and vendors regarding fit comments, specifications, sample revisions, and technical requirements.
• Manage multiple styles and development timelines simultaneously while meeting established deadlines.
• Support customer-specific fit and technical requirements as needed.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation throughout the product lifecycle.

Conoscenze

Technical Design

Sweater Construction

Fit Sessions

Tech Packs & Specs

Overseas Factories

Garment Construction

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office

PLM Systems

Attention to Detail

Communication

Strumenti

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office

PLM Systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Li & Fung in New York seeks a Freelance Technical Designer – Sweaters to lead technical development from concept to production. You will collaborate with Design, Product Development, Merchandising and overseas teams to ensure fit, construction, quality and customer requirements.

You bring 5+ years in technical design for sweaters/knitwear, strong knowledge of knit structures, yarns, gauges, and finishing, and proficiency with tech packs, measurement charts, and PLM tools.