Senior Technical Designer Manager - Women's High End Apparel

TERI JON SPORTS INC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TERI JON SPORTS INC. in New York is seeking a Senior Technical Designer Manager to lead all technical design for high-end dresses and gowns. You will own fit, construction, and grading across sizes, approve samples, and ensure measurements and brand calendars are met.

The role requires deep expertise in patternmaking, grading, PLM, and coordination with offshore teams; strong communication and prioritization skills are essential to drive production on time and enable global collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-end dresses and gowns; women's apparel focus.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent organizational abilities and prioritization.
• Ability to proactively solve problems and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Utilize expertise in fit, patternmaking, grading, technical construction, costing, and fabrics.
• Communicate pattern corrections accurately and understand pattern making.
• Enter fit comments into PLM with product pictures and dates.
• Add/update construction detail sketches using Illustrator or Excel.
• Confirm grade rules in tech packs for all sizes.
• Lead in-house fit sessions with cross-functional teams and partners.

Skills

Gowns experience (7-10 yrs)

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Pattern making and draping

Education

Women's technical design degree or apparel manufacturing certification

Tools

Gerber

PLM

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office Suite

3D programs

Job description

Job Description: Senior Technical Designer Manager

Leading high end dress design company seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Technical Designer to join our team. The candidate will be responsible and accountable for approving well-fitting, properly constructed garments that maintain consistency across factories. Specializing in high-end dresses and ballgowns. The Senior Technical Designer will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy of product measurements, quality, construction, and fit.

The Senior Technical Design level in the organization needs to support growth within the company. Must be organized and able to independently prioritize workload.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize deep expertise and understanding of fit, patternmaking, grading, technical construction, costing, and fabrics.
• Communicate pattern corrections accurately and understand pattern making a must
• Enter fit comments into PLM with product pictures/dates ensuring timely data entry according to brand calendars and deadlines.
• Add/update construction detail sketches using Adobe Illustrator, Excel, or other systems as needed.
• Confirm correct grade rules in the tech pack to produce compliant products for fit in each size.
• Maintain an accurate global contact list and distribute to all global business partners at the beginning of a season.
• Receive and prepare all proto/fit garments for review with Design/Merchandising for details and fit approval.
• Schedule and lead in house fit sessions with cross functional team members and global partners.
• Foster open and collaborative communication with Design and Merchandising team.
• Oversee all aspects of technical design for every collection and develop a fit comment document for all garment components, including fit, fabric, construction, stitch, and trim.
• Measure garments accurately to identify any fit issues and execute fit comments efficiently to remain on schedule with production.
• Participate in fit sessions, provide recommendations, note call-outs, and log critiques to address all issues efficiently.
• Approve samples for production after a thorough evaluation of fit, measurement, hanger appeal, and functionality.
• Maintain and distribute all tools necessary for Pre-production approval to offshore Technical Design Team and the Quality Assurance Team and collaborate with the offshore Tech Design Team, utilizing email, phone and video conferencing tools.
• Provide grading guidelines to vendors after fit approval to ensure quality consistency and collaborate with internal and external partners.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• 7-10 years of experience in high-end dresses and gowns. Do not apply if you do not have experience with women's apparel.
• Women’s technical design degree or Certification in Apparel Manufacturing a plus
• Pattern maker and draping work experience preferred
• Computer Skills: Gerber, PLM, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office Suite a plus
• Knowledge of 3D programs a plus
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Sense of urgency and attention to detail
• Ability to proactively problem solve

Salary range $100,000 - $150,000 + Bonus and 401K