Senior Technical Designer

Versa Group/Gracedale Fabric Mills; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Versa Group, LLC in New York City seeks a Senior Technical Designer to lead technical design across men's wear, ensuring fit, construction, and brand standards. You will manage tech packs, patterns, and fittings, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products.

The role requires strong pattern-making and CAD skills, attention to detail, and the ability to mentor junior designers while maintaining standards libraries for efficient production.

Qualifications

• Strong technical design skills including tech packs and garment specifications.
• Expertise in garment construction and fitting; evaluate samples and resolve issues.
• Proficiency in pattern making and related tools, grading and production-ready specs.
• Understanding of structure and form for apparel architecture and design solutions.
• Several years of technical design experience in apparel, preferably men's wear.
• Knowledge of fabric behavior, trims, and manufacturing processes for woven/knit garments.
• Strong communication and collaboration with design, production, and external vendors.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, patternmaking CAD tools, PLM is beneficial.
• Degree or equivalent training in Fashion Design or Technical Design.

Responsabilités

• Lead technical design activities across men's dress, casual, and sportswear.
• Manage technical packages, patterns, fittings, and construction specs.
• Develop and refine patterns and grading for production readiness.
• Collaborate with design, production, sourcing to troubleshoot fit issues.
• Mentor junior technical designers and maintain standards libraries.
• Contribute to process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality.

Connaissances

Tech packs

Garment construction

Pattern making

Fabric knowledge

Cross-functional teamwork

Detail orientation

CAD/Illustrator

Formation

Fashion/Technical Design degree

Apparel production training

Outils

Illustrator

CAD tools

PLM systems

Description du poste

Company Description

Versa Group, LLC, located in the heart of New York City's fashion district, is a vertical manufacturer of branded and private label apparel, managing the full lifecycle from product development to retail shelf. The company specializes in men's dress, casual, and sportswear, offering end-to-end solutions for a wide range of customers. Versa Group's portfolio includes leading fashion brands such as Nautica, DKNY, Reebok, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Ben Sherman, Lucky Brand, U.S. Polo Assn., Chaps, Eddie Bauer, and Von Dutch. Since 1986, the organization has served department stores, specialty stores, and mass merchants nationally and internationally. The company continues to focus on exceptional customer service, innovative products, and long-term, collaborative partnerships.

Role Description

The Senior Technical Designer role is a full-time, on-site position based in New York, NY. This role is responsible for leading technical design activities across men's dress, casual, and sportswear categories, ensuring garments meet fit, construction, and brand standards. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing technical packages, developing and refining patterns, conducting fittings with cross-functional teams, and creating detailed construction specifications for factories. The Senior Technical Designer collaborates closely with design, production, and sourcing partners to troubleshoot fit and construction issues, maintain consistent grading and measurements, and support on-time, high-quality product delivery. The role also involves mentoring junior technical designers, maintaining standards libraries, and contributing to process improvements that enhance efficiency and product quality.

Qualifications

• Strong Technical Design skills, including creating and managing tech packs and garment specifications.
• Expertise in Garment Construction and Fitting, with the ability to evaluate samples, guide fit sessions, and resolve fit issues.
• Proficiency in Pattern Making and related tools, ensuring accurate patterns, grading, and production-ready specifications.
• Understanding of structure and form relevant to apparel and product Architecture, supporting functional and aesthetic design solutions.
• Several years of technical design experience in apparel, preferably in men's dress, casual, or sportswear.
• Knowledge of fabric behavior, trims, and manufacturing processes for woven and knit garments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with design, production, and external vendors.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines.
• Proficiency in industry-standard software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, patternmaking/CAD tools, PLM systems) is highly beneficial.
• Degree or equivalent training in Fashion Design, Technical Design, Apparel Production, or a related field is preferred.