Senior Technical Designer - Luxury RTW Development

alexanderwang llc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clothing allowance & discounted merch

Healthcare coverage

Flexible spending account & Commuter

401(k) savings plan with employermatch

Summer Fridays

Job summary

alexanderwang llc. is seeking a Sr. Technical Designer for RTW Development. You will own the technical design from sketch to tech pack, collaborating with design, PD, and production to ensure brand-driven fit and execution across collections.

You will lead tech pack accuracy, coordinate with ateliers and overseas factories, and guide fittings and proto reviews to uphold luxury standards and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of technical design or product development experience in apparel, including womenswear.
• Relevant degree in fashion or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with wovens, leather, and all garment types.
• Deep knowledge of construction standards, manufacturing methods, and stitching.
• Luxury product experience and a strong luxury design aesthetic.
• Experience reviewing patterns and working with a sample-making atelier.
• Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Knowledge of RLM and Gerber is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical design end-to-end—translating sketches into complete construction and measurement details in the tech pack.
• Set and uphold construction, quality, and fit standards across the collection.
• Maintain tech pack accuracy and organization for pass-off status and updates.
• Lead construction notes during sketch reviews and drive technical trials with the design team.
• Serve as the tech design contact for atelier and overseas factories for in-house and out-of-house launches.
• Direct design fittings and capture fit notes to guide execution and brand intent.
• Report on tech pack pass-off and timing for weekly design ops meetings.
• Represent technical design in proto reviews and cross-functional meetings.
• Resolve fit and construction issues with vendors to achieve intended aesthetic and fit.
• Own model alteration notes for seasonal show and lookbook styling.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Degree in fashion or related field

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

RLM

Gerber

Job description

alexanderwang llc. is seeking a Sr. Technical Designer for RTW Development. You will own the technical design from sketch to tech pack, collaborating with design, PD, and production to ensure brand-driven fit and execution across collections.

You will lead tech pack accuracy, coordinate with ateliers and overseas factories, and guide fittings and proto reviews to uphold luxury standards and timely delivery.