Senior Technical Designer - Garment Construction & Fit

Ralph Lauren; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph Lauren Corporation is seeking a Senior Technical Designer to lead tech packs in PLM, ensure accuracy, and drive technical standards across a product area. The role partners with Design, Product Management, and suppliers to deliver production-ready products globally.

You will mentor Technical Designers, own complex fit/ construction challenges, and guide teams toward high-quality, scalable execution across multiple categories.

Qualifications

• Degree or certification in Apparel Manufacturing, Design, or related field, or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of garment construction, fit, patternmaking principles, and apparel manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex product categories and technical challenges.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional partners.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize competing business demands.
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to establish credibility and build effective relationships with internal and external business partners.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, or developing others.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation, maintenance, and approval of tech packs in PLM, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and quality across an assigned product area.
• Serve as the technical expert and primary resource for fit, construction, specification, and product execution decisions.
• Ensure complete and accurate hand-offs are translated into production-ready technical packages.
• Own complex fit, construction, and execution challenges and drive resolution with cross-functional and global partners.
• Lead technical discussions with suppliers, factories, Design, Product Management, and other stakeholders to achieve product intent and commercialization goals.
• Own the integrity, completion, and technical execution of assigned product categories through production approval.
• Drive accountability for seasonal deliverables, technical milestones, and calendar commitments.
• Analyze technical processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and execution.
• Provide guidance, training, and day-to-day support to Technical Designers and less experienced team members.

Skills

Garment construction

Fit and patternmaking

Apparel manufacturing processes

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Apparel Manufacturing degree or related

Tools

Gerber

PLM

Adobe Illustrator

Browzwear

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Ralph Lauren Corporation is seeking a Senior Technical Designer to lead tech packs in PLM, ensure accuracy, and drive technical standards across a product area. The role partners with Design, Product Management, and suppliers to deliver production-ready products globally.

You will mentor Technical Designers, own complex fit/ construction challenges, and guide teams toward high-quality, scalable execution across multiple categories.