Outerwear Technical Designer: Fit & Tech Pack Expert

Ralph Lauren; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph Lauren in New York seeks a Technical Designer to create, maintain, and approve tech packs in PLM, communicating design intent with precise measurements, sketches, imagery, and data for production readiness.

You will partner with Design, Product Management, Pattern Making, and global sourcing to ensure quality and calendar adherence. Proficiency in Illustrator and PLM is expected, with experience in Browzwear a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree or certification in Apparel Manufacturing, Design, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, and apparel manufacturing processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Attention to detail and sense of urgency.
• Ability to proactively identify and resolve problems.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional and global environment.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator required.
• Knowledge of Browzwear or other 3D applications preferred.
• Working knowledge of Gerber, PLM, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Demonstrates accountability, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Ensure complete hand-off from Design/PMT with all components for a complete tech pack.
• Attend hand-off meetings, board reviews, line reviews, and milestone meetings as needed.
• Send recaps to align pipelines, construction details, and next steps.
• Create and maintain tech packs in PLM using established tools and standards.
• Ensure all measurements, construction details, fit requirements, sketches, imagery, and product data are documented.
• Own Tech Pack Reviews in PLM for accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with global Technical Design teams, Product Management, Design, Pattern Making, and suppliers.
• Own integrity and completion of assigned tech packs from creation through production approval.
• Support fit sessions, sample reviews, and product evaluations for design intent and quality.
• Monitor workload and calendars to meet deadlines.
• Utilize tools and reports to manage workload and status.
• Support departmental initiatives and special projects.
• Build strong internal and external partnerships.
• Contribute to tool/process evolution through feedback.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Accountability & adaptability

Education

Apparel Manufacturing or Design degree/certification

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Browzwear

PLM

Gerber

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Ralph Lauren in New York seeks a Technical Designer to create, maintain, and approve tech packs in PLM, communicating design intent with precise measurements, sketches, imagery, and data for production readiness.

You will partner with Design, Product Management, Pattern Making, and global sourcing to ensure quality and calendar adherence. Proficiency in Illustrator and PLM is expected, with experience in Browzwear a plus.