Luxury Apparel Tech Designer & Engineer (Part-Time, NYC)
WorkGenius Group
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Job summary
WorkGenius Group is looking for a Freelance Technical Designer/Engineer in New York City to support an ongoing, part-time onsite engagement in the luxury ready-to-wear sector. You will translate creative direction into viable construction solutions, lead fittings, and ensure samples meet intent throughout development.
The role requires 7+ years of technical design experience, fluency with PLM systems, and deep knowledge of woven tailoring, garment construction, and manufacturing quality.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of technical design experience in contemporary or luxury ready-to-wear apparel.
- Fluency with PLM systems and technical documentation workflows.
- Essential experience with woven tailoring.
- Ability to work part-time and attend onsite fittings in New York City as needed.
- Strong expertise in garment construction, fit, manufacturing, quality, and durability.
Responsibilities
- Author and maintain tech packs, BOMs, specs, grading, size charts, and tech flats.
- Lead fittings and translate creative direction into viable construction solutions with patternmakers.
- Carry specs through PP and TOP sample approvals, ensuring samples are sewn to intent.
- Conduct wear testing and resolve construction, quality, and durability issues during development.
- Serve as technical liaison for domestic and overseas factories, enforcing construction and quality standards.
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Job description
WorkGenius Group is looking for a Freelance Technical Designer/Engineer in New York City to support an ongoing, part-time onsite engagement in the luxury ready-to-wear sector. You will translate creative direction into viable construction solutions, lead fittings, and ensure samples meet intent throughout development.
The role requires 7+ years of technical design experience, fluency with PLM systems, and deep knowledge of woven tailoring, garment construction, and manufacturing quality.
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