Senior Technical Designer

Sweet Apparel Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Paid holidays

Job summary

Sweet Apparel Inc. is seeking a Senior Technical Designer to join their team on-site in Midtown Manhattan. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience across various product categories within the Athleisure division and be responsible for ensuring fit and quality in apparel production.

Applicants must have a degree in Technical Design or Fashion Design and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. The company offers benefits such as a 401k plan and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in apparel technical design.
• Knowledge of sewing construction, patternmaking, garment manufacturing, and fabrics.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with multiple product categories within Athleisure division.
• Attend fit sessions and take detailed notes.
• Responsible for identifying and calling out any fit/construction/workmanship issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Team-player

Proficient in PLM and Excel

Education

Degree in Technical Design or Fashion Design

Tools

Clo3d

Job description

Overview

Sweet Apparel is a leader in Junior's, Women's, Men's, and Kids fast fashion apparel. Sweet Apparel designs, manufactures, and imports apparel under its own labels as well as multiple private labels. Our clothing can be found at major retailers including TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Ross, Macy's, and more. The company is growing and looking for a full‑time, Senior Technical Designer to join the team on‑site at the Midtown Manhattan office.

Responsibilities

• Work with multiple product categories within Athleisure division (tops, pants, shorts, sets, dresses, skirts, activewear, and lounge) for Juniors, Missy, Plus and Men's sizes
• Accurately measure Fit/PP/TOP samples
• Attend fit sessions and take detailed notes
• Responsible for identifying and calling out any fit/construction/workmanship issues to be addressed and communicating all corrections and revisions to factory
• Create initial tech packs for development/costing and fit sample submits
• Ensure all corrections have been made at the pre‑production sample stage to perfect the fit/quality for production.
• Work with private label accounts to achieve desired fit
• Knowledge of grading and ability to issue graded specs
• Ability to adhere to calendar to ensure deadlines are met
• Track and manage sample status
• Log in samples and assist with keeping sample library organized
• Build collaborative relationships with cross‑functional teams including design, merchandising, production, and sales.

Qualifications

• Degree in Technical Design or Fashion Design
• 8+ years experience in apparel technical design
• Knowledge of sewing construction, patternmaking, garment manufacturing, and fabrics.
• Proficient in PLM and Excel
• Clo3d experience is preferred, but not required
• Attention to detail, sense of urgency, willingness to learn, team‑player
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Must currently live in the NYC metropolitan area (commutable distance to NYC). Out of state or overseas applicants will not be considered.

Compensation & Benefits

• 401k plan
• Paid vacation, sick days and paid holidays