Junior Apparel Technical Designer

E.S. Sutton; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the apparel industry is looking for a motivated Junior Apparel Technical Designer to join their product development team. This role offers the chance to enhance your technical design skills in a dynamic environment, working collaboratively with various teams to ensure garment quality and fit standards are met. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree and possess a strong attention to detail, alongside a familiarity with key design software.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of garment construction, specs, and patternmaking.
• Interest or experience in 3D design platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining fit and construction standards across product categories.
• Support the development of fit blocks and spec packages.
• Participate in fit sessions using live models and 3D software.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Excel

Outlook

PLM

Browzwear V-Stitcher

Job description

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We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Apparel Technical Designer to support our product development team. You’ll assist in ensuring garments meet company fit and quality standards, working closely with design, production, and technical teams. This is a great opportunity to grow your technical design skills in both 2D and 3D environments. Experience with Browzwear is a strong plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Technical Designer in maintaining fit and construction standards across product categories.
• Support the development of fit blocks and spec packages with the design team.
• Measure samples and prepare paperwork for fit sessions.
• Participate in fit sessions using live models, dress forms, and 3D software like Browzwear.
• Learn and assist with reading/ processing digital patterns.
• Help document and communicate fitting notes and revisions.
• Support in reviewing resubmitted samples and updating specifications as needed.
• Contribute to the evaluation of fit consistency and competitive benchmarking.
• Collaborate and communicate daily with cross-functional teams including Design, Production, and Quality teams to ensure product readiness.
• Track and update sample approvals across all development stages (Proto, Fit, PP, TOP), ensuring statuses are accurately logged and shared with Design, Production, and Sourcing teams.
• Maintain daily communication with cross-functional teams to align on fit status and product readiness.
• Organize and manage seasonal fit samples by style, season, and approval status; ensure proper tagging, storage, and archiving while tracking all sample movement to maintain an efficient library.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, or related field.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience (internship or assistant-level experience a plus).
• Basic knowledge of garment construction, specs, and patternmaking.
• Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel, Outlook and PLM.
• Interest or experience in 3D design platforms (e.g., Browzwear V-Stitcher) is a big plus.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and work in a fast-paced environment.
• A passion for technical innovation and design.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Wholesale

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