Freelance Technical Designer (Temp to Perm)

TANYA TAYLOR; New York (NY); On-site; USD 61,992 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

TANYA TAYLOR is hiring a Freelance Technical Designer in New York to oversee the transition of apparel from development to production. This role involves attending fit sessions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and providing precise fit corrections to factories. Candidates should possess at least 4 years of experience in technical design, proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and strong communication skills. The position offers an hourly rate of $45-$50 and reports directly to the Director of Technical Design.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in technical design with Women’s RTW fit.
• Ability to drape, sew, and create mockups.
• Good comprehension and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend fit sessions and provide fit directions to factories.
• Collaborate with partners to improve fit and construction.
• Manage workflow during busy peak seasons.

Skills

Technical design experience

Pattern making

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Technical Design or Fashion Design

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Google Suite

Job description

Overview

Freelance Technical Designer (Temp to Perm) / Apparel

Women’s Contemporary Designer RTW Fulltime

About the job:

We are looking for a skillful Freelance Technical Designer (temp to perm) who will facilitate the transition of product from development through final production. The Technical Designer will be collaborating cross-functionally with design, product development, and production in delivering high quality, well-fitting garments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate their ability to interpret design with strong fitting skills and the ability to correct balance and fit, extensive technical knowledge in garment construction, experience working with different fabrications, and the skill set to accurately adjust patterns for corrections when needed. The individual will be detail oriented and efficient as well as a key player in providing accurate fit corrections to factories, capable of working in a fast-paced setting and able to perform under pressure. The individual should have good comprehension skills and be a reliable problem solver, who is a go getter and able to manage workload independently as well as collaboratively within the technical design team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for attending fit sessions on live models while ensuring fit consistency across all categories. Provide accurate and clear fit directions to overseas factories through all means such as measurements, fit comments, detailed photos, illustrations, drapes, mockups and patterns.
• Use technical knowledge to troubleshoot and resolve issues with overseas factories.
• Identify potential production and quality issues. Make recommendations to improve all areas of the product.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to achieve elevated fit and construction while maintaining brand aesthetic and intent.
• Demonstrate an understanding of design, product development and production priorities and timeline.
• Manage workflow in a fast-paced environment with overlapping development and production seasons.
• Support Director of Technical Design in creating efficiency within the team and providing any technical work.
• Aiding with alterations and managing seamstress, and interns. Capable of stepping in and advising technical expertise to factories and counter parts team.
• Measure and prep fit samples. Approve Top samples. Provide product knowledge.
• Manage TOP pattern library and block body libraries.
• Willing to work on any special projects or capsules as per company’s needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Design or Fashion Design.
• 4+ years of technical design experience with Women’s RTW fit, garment construction and manufacturing processes for wovens and cut & sews.
• Computer Skills- Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Suite and Google Suite required.
• Knowledge of understanding patterns and grading. Capable of draping, sewing and creating mockups as needed.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple seasons simultaneously during busy peak seasons. Have sense of urgency and are sensitive to timelines and deadlines. Capable of reprioritizing workload based on deadlines.
• A flexible team player with willingness to adjust and support based on the team’s needs.
• Precision and accuracy in measuring fit samples. Keen eye for evaluating garment construction techniques.
• Strong understanding and interpretation of design’s intent and direction.
• Demonstrates garment construction technical expertise and can provide clear communications when working with domestic/overseas factories and counterpart teams.
• Excellent detailed and organizational skills.
• Problem solver and hands-on team player.
• Must have strong technical sketching skills.

Employment Type

• Hourly Rate: $45-$50.
• Direct report to Director of Technical Design.