Senior Technical Designer - Bra-Alternative Innovation Lead

Mamiye Brothers, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nippies is seeking a Senior Technical Designer to own the technical process from concept to bulk production for bra-alternative lines. You will translate design ideas into accurate, buildable specs and keep every style on schedule with multiple factories and SKUs.

This is a senior, autonomous role setting technical standards for an emerging category. You will lead fittings, refine patterns, select materials, and mentor junior team members as the team grows, ensuring comfort, safety, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of technical design experience in intimate apparel, bras, or bra alternatives.
• Deep knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, grading, and fit standards.
• Proven experience building and managing tech packs from concept through bulk production.

Responsibilities

• Own technical design end to end for new product development across multiple lines.
• Build and maintain detailed tech packs, measurements, grading, and BOMs.
• Lead fittings on live models, translate feedback into pattern corrections.
• Collaborate with design and factories to develop silhouettes and constructions.
• Review samples against brand standards before production.
• Evaluate fabrics, adhesives, and trims for comfort, durability, and cost.
• Manage grading and size-range consistency across many body types.
• Track development calendars and move styles through multiple factories.

Skills

Technical design

Garment construction

Patternmaking

Grading

Tech packs

Illustrator

Gerber/Optitex

PLM

Tools

Gerber

Optitex

Illustrator

PLM

Job description

Nippies is seeking a Senior Technical Designer to own the technical process from concept to bulk production for bra-alternative lines. You will translate design ideas into accurate, buildable specs and keep every style on schedule with multiple factories and SKUs.

This is a senior, autonomous role setting technical standards for an emerging category. You will lead fittings, refine patterns, select materials, and mentor junior team members as the team grows, ensuring comfort, safety, and