Menswear Technical Designer — Fit & Production Lead

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

Job summary

Theory, a New York-based brand, is seeking a Technical Designer (Men’s) to own the development process from sketch hand-off through proto creation, SMS, and hand-off to production, ensuring fit and quality align with Theory standards.

Based in New York's Meatpacking District, you will collaborate with design, product development, pattern makers, and overseas factories to deliver premium menswear with exceptional attention to fit and construction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical design experience in contemporary or luxury menswear.
• Proven experience in sample room coordination or domestic production management.
• Highly proficient at writing detailed tech packs (construction call outs, spec sheets, pattern amendments, tech sketches).

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the development process from initial sketch pass-off to proto sample approval and Salesman samples for Global line opening.
• Partner closely with Design and Product Development to preserve design intent while ensuring fit, quality, and manufacturability.
• Act as primary liaison between Merchandise, Design, Product Development, Fabric, Pattern makers, and in house sample room throughout development stage.
• Own and coordinate for sample room planning and execution, including pattern making, cutting, and sewing for development needs such as wear testing, fabric testing, Proto development and SMS for presentation.
• Lead development fittings across all categories: Jacket, Outerwear, Pant, Woven Tops and C&S.
• Identify technical risks and provide proactive fit and construction solutions.
• Create, revise, and maintain comprehensive and accurate tech packs, that include fitting comments with actionable pattern amendment instruction.
• Partner with global vendors to drive accurate pattern corrections and sample execution.
• Maintain and update development on PLM system, ensuring real-time visibility of sample progress, fit approvals and milestone tracking.
• Support Tech Design Director in all relevant and related tasks

Skills

Technical design

Sample room coordination

Tech pack creation

Garment construction knowledge

PLM proficiency

Communication with overseas suppliers

Tools

PLM

Adobe Illustrator

MS Office

Job description

Theory, a New York-based brand, is seeking a Technical Designer (Men’s) to own the development process from sketch hand-off through proto creation, SMS, and hand-off to production, ensuring fit and quality align with Theory standards.

Based in New York's Meatpacking District, you will collaborate with design, product development, pattern makers, and overseas factories to deliver premium menswear with exceptional attention to fit and construction.