Mens Technical Designer — Fit, Proto & Production Lead

Theory; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Theory in New York City seeks a Technical Designer (Men’s) to own the development cycle from sketch hand-off through proto creation, SMS refinement to production, coordinating with design, product development, pattern making, and overseas factories to ensure fit and quality aligns with Theory standards.

Based in New York City’s Meatpacking District, the design atelier brings together teams to translate design into production-ready tech packs and patterns, driving hands-on collaboration and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical design experience in menswear preferred.
• Experience in sample room coordination or domestic production management.
• Proficient at writing detailed tech packs including construction call outs, pattern amendments, and tech sketches.
• Strong communication of technical issues to overseas suppliers for pattern and fit corrections.
• Deep understanding of garment construction and pattern, with production-ready PLM data experience.
• Excellent organizational skills in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Hands-on in-house sample making experience and proficiency with PLM, Adobe Illustrator, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the development process from initial sketch pass-off to proto sample approval and Salesman samples for Global line opening.
• Partner with Design and Product Development to preserve design intent while ensuring fit, quality, and manufacturability.
• Act as liaison between Merchandise, Design, Product Development, Fabric, Pattern makers, and in-house sample room.
• Coordinate sample room planning, including pattern making, cutting, and sewing for wear and fabric testing.
• Lead development fittings across Jacket, Outerwear, Pant, Woven Tops and C&S.
• Identify technical risks and provide proactive fit and construction solutions.
• Create, revise, and maintain tech packs with actionable pattern amendments.
• Collaborate with global vendors to drive accurate pattern corrections and sample execution.
• Maintain PLM development data with real-time progress, fit approvals, and milestones.

Skills

Technical design

Sample room coordination

Production management

Tech packs

PLM systems

Communication with overseas suppliers

Garment construction

Adobe Illustrator

MS Office

Tools

PLM

Adobe Illustrator

MS Office

Job description

Theory in New York City seeks a Technical Designer (Men’s) to own the development cycle from sketch hand-off through proto creation, SMS refinement to production, coordinating with design, product development, pattern making, and overseas factories to ensure fit and quality aligns with Theory standards.

Based in New York City’s Meatpacking District, the design atelier brings together teams to translate design into production-ready tech packs and patterns, driving hands-on collaboration and