SENIOR TECHNICAL DESIGNER - Hybrid

Solomon Page Fashion & Beauty; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Solomon Page Fashion & Beauty is seeking a Senior Technical Designer for a leading performance and activewear brand. You will drive technical execution from concept through commercialization, partnering with Design, Product Development, Sourcing, and Manufacturing to ensure fit, quality, and functionality.

The role emphasizes patternmaking, blocks development, and compression/leggings categories, with a hybrid weekly in-office schedule in New York. Strong candidate relocation support available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design or related field preferred.
• 8–12+ years in technical design, patternmaking or activewear development.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical development from prototype to production readiness.
• Create/maintain technical packages, specs, grading standards, and fit docs.
• Develop base blocks and ensure fit consistency across men’s and women’s lines.
• Evaluate garments for fit, construction and workmanship.
• Manage fit sessions and communicate clear feedback to partners.
• Collaborate with Design, Product Development, Sourcing and Manufacturing.

Skills

Patternmaking

Block development

Garment construction

Fit evaluation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design or related

Tools

Gerber

Optitex

CLO 3D

Browzwear

Job description

Our client, an innovative performance and active-apparel brand, is seeking a seasoned Senior Technical Designer to drive the technical execution of apparel collections from concept through commercialization. This role will serve as a key partner to Design, Product Development, Sourcing, and Manufacturing teams, ensuring products deliver exceptional fit, functionality, quality, and consistency. The ideal candidate possesses strong patternmaking expertise, hands-on block development experience, and a deep understanding of performance apparel construction. This position supports a balanced assortment across both men's and women's product categories, with significant involvement in technical development for leggings, sports bras, and other performance-driven garments. This role is a hybrid schedule weekly in office, and we will consider strong candidates assistance for a move.

The salary range for this role is: $110-125,000.

Responsibilities:

Technical Design & Product Execution

• Lead the technical development process from initial prototype through production approval.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical packages, measurement specifications, grading standards, construction details, and fit documentation.
• Own the development and maintenance of base blocks and fit standards across multiple product categories.
• Conduct garment evaluations and analyze fit, construction, and workmanship to ensure consistency across seasons.
• Manage fit sessions, prepare garments for review, and communicate clear, actionable fit comments to internal and external partners.
• Partner closely with product development teams to identify and resolve technical challenges throughout the development cycle.

Patternmaking & Fit Management

• Develop and refine apparel blocks with a strong emphasis on performance and activewear products.
• Utilize digital patternmaking tools to support pattern revisions, grading, and fit improvements.
• Drive fit consistency across a balanced assortment that includes approximately equal exposure to men's and women's apparel.
• Apply advanced knowledge of garment construction, movement, and body mechanics to improve product performance and comfort.
• Support technical development of compression, leggings, bra, and fitted athletic product categories.

Vendor & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work directly with domestic and international manufacturing partners to resolve technical issues and ensure production readiness.
• Communicate construction updates, fit revisions, and technical standards to factory partners.
• Participate in regular meetings with overseas vendors to support development timelines and sample execution.
• Partner with Design to preserve creative intent while ensuring products are commercially viable and manufacturable.

Product Quality & Process Improvement

• Lead wear-testing initiatives and evaluate feedback to improve overall product performance.
• Maintain technical accuracy within PLM systems, ensuring all product records are organized and current.
• Establish and improve processes that enhance development efficiency, fit consistency, and quality standards.
• Support sample management and development tracking throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design, Fashion Technology, Textile Development, or a related discipline preferred.
• 8-12+ years of experience in technical design, apparel development, or patternmaking within an activewear, athletic, or performance apparel environment.
• Strong hands-on experience creating and modifying blocks (CTBK experience highly preferred).
• Proven expertise developing performance-driven products such as leggings, sports bras, training apparel, and other fitted categories.
• Advanced understanding of garment construction, grading, fit evaluation, and pattern engineering.
• Experience partnering with overseas factories, vendors, and manufacturing teams.
• Proficiency in digital patternmaking software such as Gerber, Optitex, or equivalent platforms.
• Experience working within PLM systems and managing technical product documentation.
• Familiarity with 3D design technologies including CLO 3D, Browzwear, or comparable programs is a plus.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple development calendars and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to influence cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Highly technical with strong patternmaking fundamentals.
• Equally comfortable leading fit sessions and creating or revising blocks.
• Detail-oriented with a "right-first-time" mindset.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and proactive in solving product challenges.
• Passionate about performance apparel and developing products that enhance fit, comfort, and functionality.
• Comfortable working across both men's and women's active apparel categories.