Senior Technical Designer - Juniors Apparel

Fourth Floor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fourth Floor is seeking a Senior Technical Designer for Sleepwear to join their team in New York City. The role requires an expert in garment fit, construction, and workmanship to ensure production quality and viability.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in technical design specifically for sleepwear, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in both Microsoft Office and Adobe Illustrator. This position offers the opportunity to lead and influence key design standards and processes.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in technical design or product development.
• Deep understanding of garment fitting and construction.
• Proven experience in sleepwear apparel.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate samples and assess production viability.
• Communicate construction requirements to factories.
• Manage development workflows to keep timelines on track.
• Oversee the fit approval process.
• Maintain quality and consistency across products.

Skills

Garment fit expertise

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator

Patternmaking knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Our client, an apparel company, is looking for a Senior Technical Designer for Sleepwear to join their team in NYC!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Apply strong expertise in garment fit, construction, materials, and workmanship to evaluate samples and assess production viability
• Communicate fit, quality, and construction requirements clearly and consistently to factories and agents
• Champion continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance fit, quality, and processes
• Develop and support audit systems to regularly review fit and construction throughout development and production
• Ensure factory partners understand and adhere to brand fit and quality standards
• Conduct competitive benchmarking to maintain best-in-class fit, construction, and overall product quality
• Manage development and production workflows to keep timelines on track
• Create, maintain, and update master grading rules and tolerance specifications
• Oversee the fit approval process, including coordination and follow-up on pre-production and top-of-production samples
• Maintain consistency in fit, construction, and quality across all styles and categories
• Serve as a fit and construction authority with a deep understanding of brand standards and product intent
• Track, organize, and manage all fit samples and related documentation

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in sleepwear apparel categories
• Excellent written, verbal, and in-person communication abilities
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and follow-through skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment
• Adaptable, proactive, and able to respond quickly to changing business needs
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and Adobe Illustrator
• Patternmaking knowledge and experience
• Three to five years of experience in technical design or product development
• Strong technical understanding of garment fitting and construction