Senior Technical Designer: Fit, Construction & Style

Catalyst Brands; New York (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Term life insurance

Paid vacation/holidays

401(k) with Company match

Associate discount on Catalyst Brands

Job summary

Catalyst Brands seeks a Sr. Technical Designer to lead the technical design process for apparel, ensuring fit, quality and design interpretation for manufacturers.

You will evaluate garments, collaborate with Design and Product Development, and prepare product packages in FlexPLM with detailed sketches and construction data. The role requires a strong background in garment construction, patternmaking and manufacturing processes, plus 8+ years of experience and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level education in fine arts or design or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of technical design experience.
• Knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking and manufacturing process.
• A trained eye for proportion, balance and aesthetic details.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates confidence and assertiveness in fit presentation.
• Ability to self-manage, works independently, multitask, and consistently meets deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills with an acute attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manages garment evaluation process to ensure the provision of technical design assistance with master pattern and size grading as needed.
• Collaborate with Design and Product Development teams to determine fit and aesthetics.
• Complete product packages in FlexPLM, including measurements, construction details and technical sketches.
• Establish and maintain fit and construction standards to ensure brand consistency and quality.
• Prepare and lead fit sessions with Design and Product Development, discuss fit history when presenting current fit and recommend alternative methods of construction or options for components when necessary.
• Resolve and communicate fit and construction issues to International Buying Offices and factories within the development and production timelines.
• Daily communication and follow through with IBO, vendors, and all cross-functional partners.
• Enhance fit and quality through review of customer comments, competitive analysis, and conducting fit symposiums.

Skills

Technical design

Garment construction

Patternmaking

FlexPLM

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Web PDM

Microsoft Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

College degree in fine arts or design

Tools

FlexPLM

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Web PDM

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Catalyst Brands seeks a Sr. Technical Designer to lead the technical design process for apparel, ensuring fit, quality and design interpretation for manufacturers.

You will evaluate garments, collaborate with Design and Product Development, and prepare product packages in FlexPLM with detailed sketches and construction data. The role requires a strong background in garment construction, patternmaking and manufacturing processes, plus 8+ years of experience and excellent communication.