Lead Technical Designer, Intimates & Sleepwear

Basic Resources, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Basic Resources, Inc. in New York is seeking a Technical Designer to independently guide apparel development from concept through production, covering Women’s sports bras and underwear with Men’s sleepwear coverage.

You will ensure design intent, fit, quality, and construction standards are met. This role entails partnering with cross-functional teams and overseas vendors, applying strong technical expertise in 2D patternmaking, grading, and production problem-solving to maintain brand and style

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Design or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Technical Design.
• Advanced knowledge of garment construction, fit evaluation, 2D patternmaking, grading, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong command of grade rules and graded specifications.
• Experience owning brands or categories from development through production.
• Experience creating and managing Tech Packs throughout the product lifecycle.
• Proficiency in PLM systems and Adobe Illustrator, Excel, and MS Office.
• 3D software Browzwear is a bonus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills for cross-functional teams and overseas vendors.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage assigned brands and styles from concept through production.
• Create and maintain comprehensive Tech Packs, construction details, specs, grading, and HTM pages.
• Lead fit evaluation from prototype through TOP; identify fit, construction, pattern, and quality issues.
• Apply patternmaking skills to diagnose fit issues and communicate corrections.
• Review grading rules for accuracy, consistency, and size progression.
• Communicate corrective actions to overseas vendors and drive resolution.
• Partner with Design, Product Development, Sourcing, and Production teams.
• Manage multiple styles and seasonal calendars; meet milestones and deadlines.
• Maintain product information and technical documentation within PLM systems.
• Navigate multiple development paths with varying vendors and timelines for consistency.
• Recommend construction, pattern, and development solutions to ensure quality and efficiency.

Skills

Technical design

Patternmaking

Fit evaluation

Production problem-solving

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Design

Tools

PLM systems

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Browzwear (3D)

Job description

Basic Resources, Inc. in New York is seeking a Technical Designer to independently guide apparel development from concept through production, covering Women’s sports bras and underwear with Men’s sleepwear coverage.

You will ensure design intent, fit, quality, and construction standards are met. This role entails partnering with cross-functional teams and overseas vendors, applying strong technical expertise in 2D patternmaking, grading, and production problem-solving to maintain brand and style