Senior Technical Designer - $105K-$125K

YJM Apparel Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apparel company in New York is seeking a Senior Technical Designer specializing in denim, offering a challenging role for a professional with at least 7 years of experience. The position involves overseeing garment development from concept to delivery, ensuring quality and fit while guiding junior designers. Candidates should possess strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset to thrive in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in technical design, specializing in denim.
• Strong foundation in garment technology and pattern-making.
• Experience with leading fittings and garment engineering.

Responsibilities

• Define initial size specs for prototypes ensuring alignment with design.
• Utilize Optitex for pattern correction based on fit feedback.
• Monitor deadlines and coordinate with production to prevent delays.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Technical Expertise

Collaborative Mindset

Adaptability

Tools

Optitex

Job description

Mid to Senior Level
Mid to Senior Level (Management)

Senior Technical Designer - $105K-$125K

Technical Design Job Opportunity (Manhattan, New York)

Looking for a Technical designer (7+ years), Denim Experiences are plus. Responsibilities Qualifications : Specializing in Denim & all silhouette tops and bottoms. Must have 7+ years experience with leading Fittings, pattern correction, initial developmentspecs required and being comfortable with grading.

Initiate Proto Stage Size Specs:

• Define initial size specs for prototypes, ensuring alignment with design and target marketneeds.

Pattern Correction Using Optitex:

• Utilize Optitex to correct and adjust digital patterns based on fit feedback and productionneeds.

Analyze Fit Issues & Propose Solutions:

• Identify and resolve fit issues during development and production, providing actionablesolutions.

Expertise in Pattern Making & Garment Engineering:

• Apply knowledge of pattern-making, grading, and garment construction for assignedcategories.

Proactive Problem-Solving:

• Identify potential production, quality, and costing issues early and provide recommendationsfor resolution.

Escalate Issues with Analysis:

• Escalate unresolved issues, providing root cause analysis and possible solutions.

Track Deadlines & Coordinate with Production:

• Monitor deliverables to ensure timely completion, collaborating with production teams to prevent delays.

Attend Fit Meetings with Buyers:

• Participate in fit conference meetings with buyers to discuss garment fit and construction.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior technical designers to improve their skills.

Analyze Store Samples as per Buyer’s Request:

• Evaluate store samples to ensure alignment with buyer’s specifications, providing insights forimprovements or adjustments.

Additional Skills and Qualifications to Highlight:

• Attention to Detail: Ensuring precision and accuracy in all stages of garment development.
• Technical Expertise: A strong foundation in garment technology, including fabric properties,sewing techniques, and construction methods.
• Collaborative Mindset: Ability to work with designers, buyers, production teams, and otherdepartments to achieve seamless garment production.
• Adaptability: Comfort with handling multiple tasks and adjusting to changing timelines,requirements, and production conditions.

This role requires a blend of technical expertise, problem-solving, and leadership, and would be ideal forsomeone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a keen eye for detail. The ability to
manage the full lifecycle of garment development, from concept to delivery, while troubleshooting issuesand optimizing processes, will be key to success in role