Senior Technical Designer | Karl Lagerfeld Dresses

giiicareers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Employee discounts across G-III brands

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

G-III Apparel Group is seeking a Senior Technical Designer to join the Technical Design team in New York. This role ensures design vision translates into manufacturable garments and reflects brand aesthetics and integrity.

You will lead fit sessions, manage technical development from showroom samples through production approval, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, fit, and timely execution for Women's Suits and Ready-to-Wear categories.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent professional experience required.
• 7+ years of Technical Design experience, including experience with woven dresses, blouses, suits, and ready-to-wear products.
• Proven expertise in apparel fitting, garment specifications, and pattern evaluation.
• Working knowledge of PLM systems, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong project management, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, vendors, and global offices.

Responsibilities

• Manage product lifecycle from showroom sample through pre-production fit approval.
• Oversee pre-production sample development, ensuring alignment with design intent and quality standards.
• Develop comprehensive technical packages, including final graded specifications and construction details.
• Lead live fit sessions to evaluate and refine garment fit, construction, and quality.
• Execute fit comments and communicate updates to vendors and global teams in a timely manner.
• Provide grading guidelines and ensure accurate size grading that preserves fit and design integrity.
• Partner with Product Development, Design, and Production teams to maintain development timelines and production milestones.
• Create and manage WIP reports to track development progress and garment delivery status.

Skills

Garment fit

Construction knowledge

Communication

Project management

Organizational skills

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

College degree or equivalent

Tools

PLM systems

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Technical Designer | Women's Suits / Ready-to-Wear
Location: New York City, Midtown Manhattan (On-Site – 5 Days per Week)
Department: Technical Design
Reports To: Vice President of Technical Design

About G-III Apparel Group | www.g-iii.com

G-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and marketing, which enables us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our team’s entrepreneurial spirit and our deep relationships across the industry.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Technical Designer to join our Technical Design team. This role is responsible for ensuring that design vision is translated into well-constructed, manufacturable garments that reflect brand aesthetics and design integrity. The successful candidate will lead fit sessions, manage technical development from showroom samples through production approval, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure product quality, fit, and execution across Women's Suits and Ready-to-Wear categories.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage product lifecycle from showroom sample through pre-production fit approval.
• Oversee pre-production sample development, ensuring alignment with design intent and quality standards.
• Develop comprehensive technical packages, including final graded specifications and construction details.
• Lead live fit sessions to evaluate and refine garment fit, construction, and quality.
• Execute fit comments and communicate updates to vendors and global teams in a timely manner.
• Provide grading guidelines and ensure accurate size grading that preserves fit and design integrity.
• Partner with Product Development, Design, and Production teams to maintain development timelines and production milestones.
• Create and manage WIP reports to track development progress and garment delivery status.

Who You Are

• A technical expert with strong knowledge of garment fit, construction, specifications, and patterns.
• A collaborative partner who builds strong relationships across departments, vendors, and overseas offices.
• A highly organized professional who manages multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• A proactive problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced, fashion-driven environment.
• A confident communicator with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent professional experience required.
• 7+ years of Technical Design experience, including experience with woven dresses, blouses, suits, and ready-to-wear products.
• Proven expertise in apparel fitting, garment specifications, and pattern evaluation.
• Working knowledge of PLM systems, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong project management, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, vendors, and global offices.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Employee discounts across G-III brands
• Career growth opportunities within a global fashion organization
• A collaborative and innovative environment working with industry-leading brands

The pay range for this position is: $90,000 - $110,000 per year.

Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.

G-III Apparel Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.

G-III’s owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J., GIII Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under Cole Haan, Dockers, Converse, Kenneth Cole, Levi’s, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville and more. G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Donna Karan brands.