Hybrid NYC Assistant Technical Designer: Apparel

Adecco (Portugal); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a leading global apparel company, seeks an Assistant Technical Designer in New York City with hybrid work arrangement (4 days onsite, Fridays remote). The role supports the Technical Design team from concept to production, focusing on fit, construction, and design intent to deliver high-quality products.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 2 years in technical design, with strong garment construction knowledge and proficiency in Excel and PLM

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Design, Fashion Design, Patternmaking, Apparel Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of technical design experience within the apparel industry.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit evaluation, patterns, and apparel manufacturing processes.
• Ability to interpret and execute design intent while maintaining fit and quality standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PLM systems (Centric PLM preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist with fit sessions and evaluate garments for fit, construction, quality, and design intent.
• Partner with Technical Design and Design teams to communicate fit corrections and construction updates.
• Update and maintain technical packages, measurement charts, fit comments, and product specifications.
• Track sample progress throughout development to ensure key milestones and deadlines are met.
• Monitor factory sample submissions, approvals, testing requirements, and final production specifications.
• Support day-to-day product development activities while maintaining seasonal calendars and timelines.
• Review and communicate fit and construction revisions with internal teams and overseas vendors.
• Help identify opportunities to improve product quality, fit consistency, and overall execution while maintaining cost and timing requirements.
• Ensure all product information, fit comments, approvals, and specifications are accurately maintained within the PLM system.
• Maintain organized development records and support reporting and tracking processes.

Skills

Garment construction

Fit evaluation

Communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Problem solving

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Design or related field

Tools

PLM system; Centric PLM

Job description

Our client, a leading global apparel company, seeks an Assistant Technical Designer in New York City with hybrid work arrangement (4 days onsite, Fridays remote). The role supports the Technical Design team from concept to production, focusing on fit, construction, and design intent to deliver high-quality products.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 2 years in technical design, with strong garment construction knowledge and proficiency in Excel and PLM