Senior Technical Designer, Activewear

Delta Galil Industries; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Galil USA, Inc. in Secaucus, NJ is seeking a Senior Technical Designer to translate brand vision into technical specifications for garment production. You will work closely with designers and vendors to ensure accurate specs, fit, construction, and grading throughout development.

You’ll lead technical package development for designated product lines, participate in fit sessions, and maintain labeling and sample control. Onsite role with strong collaboration and attention to detail required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in fashion design required.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in garment manufacturing, product development, and specification development.
• Activewear tech design experience preferred.
• Detail oriented, collaborative, able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Knowledge of apparel construction and garment specs essential.
• Familiarity with garment construction, patternmaking, fit and grading.
• Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of technical specification packages from 1st proto to production.
• Lead development and maintenance of technical packages for designated product/categories.
• Participate in fit sessions and communicate changes to achieve correct fit.
• Ensure accurate labeling and systematic storing of samples after line review.
• Review incoming samples for fidelity to specifications, styling, and construction.
• Prepare products for fit sessions and take detailed notes.
• Support data collection on return rates and stay current on fit and styling trends.

Skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative

Fast-paced environment

Apparel construction knowledge

Garment specs knowledge

Patternmaking

Fit and grading

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in fashion design

8+ years experience in garment manufacturing, product development, and specification development

Activewear tech design experience

Job description

Delta Galil USA, Inc. is a global manufacturer and marketer of branded and private label apparel products for men, women and children. Since its inception in 1975, the company has continually endeavored to create products that follow a body-before-fabric philosophy, placing equal emphasis on comfort, aesthetics and quality. Delta Galil develops innovative seamless apparel, including bras, shapewear and socks; intimate apparel for women; underwear for men, including under its owned brands Schiesser, Eminence, Organic Basics and Athena; babywear, activewear, sleepwear and loungewear, including under its owned P.J. Salvage and Delta brands. Delta Galil also designs, develops, markets and sells branded denim and apparel under the brand 7 For All Mankind®, and ladies’ and kids’ apparel under the brand Splendid®. In addition, it sells its products under brand names licensed to the company, including adidas, Wolford, Wilson, Columbia, Tommy Hilfiger and others.

Role Overview

The Senior Technical Designer will work closely with the Designers to interpret and translate the brand vision into technical specifications for the production of garments and provide technical support to designer. Review and give direction regarding specs, fit, construction and grading issues to vendors. Daily communication with team and vendors to ensure the accurate execution of samples throughout the development process.

Responsibilities

• Support in the development and maintenance of technical specification packages for garments from 1st proto to production.
• Lead the development and maintenance of technical package for a designated product/categories as determined by the senior designer.
• Participate in fit sessions taking initiative as the expert in fit. Promptly communicate changes needed to achieve correct fit, maintain fit consistency, and fulfill the style intent of the design.
• Ensure accurate labeling and systematic storing of samples following line review.
• Review incoming samples, verifying execution against requested specification, styling, and construction.
• Prepare product for fit sessions and take detailed, accurate notes during fit sessions.
• Support data and product gathering for the assessment of return rate issues. Maintain current on trends especially in fit and styling to enhance knowledge.

Company Overview

Delta Galil USA, Inc. is a global manufacturer and marketer of branded and private label apparel products for men, women and children. Since its inception in 1975, the company has continually endeavored to create products that follow a body-before-fabric philosophy, placing equal emphasis on comfort, aesthetics and quality. Delta Galil develops innovative seamless apparel, including bras, shapewear and socks; intimate apparel for women; underwear for men, including under its owned brands Schiesser, Eminence, Organic Basics and Athena; babywear, activewear, sleepwear and loungewear, including under its owned P.J. Salvage and Delta brands. Delta Galil also designs, develops, markets and sells branded denim and apparel under the brand 7 For All Mankind®, and ladies’ and kids’ apparel under the brand Splendid®. In addition, it sells its products under brand names licensed to the company, including adidas, Wolford, Wilson, Columbia, Tommy Hilfiger and others.

Role Overview

The Senior Technical Designer will work closely with the Designers to interpret and translate the brand vision into technical specifications for the production of garments and provide technical support to designer. Review and give direction regarding specs, fit, construction and grading issues to vendors. Daily communication with team and vendors to ensure the accurate execution of samples throughout the development process.

Responsibilities

• Support in the development and maintenance of technical specification packages for garments from 1st proto to production.
• Lead the development and maintenance of technical package for a designated product/categories as determined by the senior designer.
• Participate in fit sessions taking initiative as the expert in fit. Promptly communicate changes needed to achieve correct fit, maintain fit consistency, and fulfill the style intent of the design.
• Ensure accurate labeling and systematic storing of samples following line review.
• Review incoming samples, verifying execution against requested specification, styling, and construction.
• Prepare product for fit sessions and take detailed, accurate notes during fit sessions.
• Support data and product gathering for the assessment of return rate issues. Maintain current on trends especially in fit and styling to enhance knowledge.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in fashion design.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in garment manufacturing, product development, and specification development.
• Activewear' tech design experience.
• Must be very detail oriented, collaborative, and can work in a fast paced, dead-line oriented environment.
• Must have knowledge of apparel construction and garment specs.
• Knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, fit, and grading.
• Excellent communication skills.

  This is an onsite role, with 5 days in our Secaucus, NJ office

  PAY RATE: $120,000/yr-$140,000/yr

  At Delta Galil, we strive to hire and nurture amazing talent. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience, specialized skills, and internal alignment.

  DIVERSITY VISION STATEMENT:

  We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live and conduct business. We are an equal employment opportunity for minorities, females, protected veterans, and the disabled.

  We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and treating our associates and applicants without discrimination based on their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.