Senior Technical Designer – NYC Fashion (On‑Site)

Versa Group/Gracedale Fabric Mills; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Versa Group, LLC in New York City seeks a Senior Technical Designer to lead technical design across men's wear, ensuring fit, construction, and brand standards. You will manage tech packs, patterns, and fittings, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products.

The role requires strong pattern-making and CAD skills, attention to detail, and the ability to mentor junior designers while maintaining standards libraries for efficient production.

Qualifications

• Strong technical design skills including tech packs and garment specifications.
• Expertise in garment construction and fitting; evaluate samples and resolve issues.
• Proficiency in pattern making and related tools, grading and production-ready specs.
• Understanding of structure and form for apparel architecture and design solutions.
• Several years of technical design experience in apparel, preferably men's wear.
• Knowledge of fabric behavior, trims, and manufacturing processes for woven/knit garments.
• Strong communication and collaboration with design, production, and external vendors.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, patternmaking CAD tools, PLM is beneficial.
• Degree or equivalent training in Fashion Design or Technical Design.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design activities across men's dress, casual, and sportswear.
• Manage technical packages, patterns, fittings, and construction specs.
• Develop and refine patterns and grading for production readiness.
• Collaborate with design, production, sourcing to troubleshoot fit issues.
• Mentor junior technical designers and maintain standards libraries.
• Contribute to process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality.

Skills

Tech packs

Garment construction

Pattern making

Fabric knowledge

Cross-functional teamwork

Detail orientation

CAD/Illustrator

Education

Fashion/Technical Design degree

Apparel production training

Tools

Illustrator

CAD tools

PLM systems

Job description

Versa Group, LLC in New York City seeks a Senior Technical Designer to lead technical design across men's wear, ensuring fit, construction, and brand standards. You will manage tech packs, patterns, and fittings, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products.

The role requires strong pattern-making and CAD skills, attention to detail, and the ability to mentor junior designers while maintaining standards libraries for efficient production.