Senior Technical Designer – Luxury Ready-to-Wear

Cara Cara New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO policy including vacation, sick, &

401K (employee funded)

Pre-tax FSA & commuter benefits plans

Job summary

Cara Cara New York is seeking a Senior Technical Designer to manage styles from initial fit through bulk production, ensuring top-tier fit, construction, and design intent. You will partner with Design, Production, and factories to maintain quality and efficiency across seasons.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical expert with deep knowledge of garment fit, patternmaking, grading, and production. This role requires leadership and proactive problem solving in a fast-paced luxury setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Design or related field required.
• 10+ years’ experience in technical design for luxury women’s wear.
• Ability to manage styles from development through production with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage styles from SMS/1st fit through bulk production and approvals.
• Lead fit sessions, evaluate balance, proportion, and construction.
• Measure samples and verify specs and tolerances.
• Review samples and provide timely approvals or comments.
• Create and maintain tech packs, specs, BOMs, and instructions.
• Prepare clear fit comments and pattern corrections.
• Review patterns, grading, and construction for accuracy.
• Identify issues and propose practical fixes.
• Maintain consistent fit standards across seasons.
• Partner with Design to preserve silhouette and aesthetic.
• Communicate with factories on fit, measurements, and updates.
• Support efficient sample development and bulk execution.
• Develop and maintain company fit standards and measurement methods.
• Track status, corrections, and seasonal approvals.
• Mentor junior team members and improve workflows.

Skills

Garment fit expertise

Patternmaking

Grading

Project management

Detail oriented

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Technical Design, Fashion Design, Patternmaking, or related field

10+ years of Technical Design experience in women’s designer or luxury ready-to-wear

Experience managing styles independently from development through production

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Acrobat

Gerber

Browzwear

CLO 3D

Job description

Cara Cara New York is seeking a Senior Technical Designer to manage styles from initial fit through bulk production, ensuring top-tier fit, construction, and design intent. You will partner with Design, Production, and factories to maintain quality and efficiency across seasons.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical expert with deep knowledge of garment fit, patternmaking, grading, and production. This role requires leadership and proactive problem solving in a fast-paced luxury setting.