Senior Technical Designer, Polo Women's Soft Dressing

Brobston Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Brobston Group is seeking a Senior Technical Designer to oversee garment fit, construction, and approvals, ensuring alignment with design intent and brand standards across factories. You will partner with Design, Product Management, Merchandising, and global teams while maintaining technical data and tools.

The role involves leading fit sessions, updating tech packs, and working with 3D assets. Hybrid work in New York with cross-functional collaboration globally.

Qualifications

• Apparel-related degree or certification; equivalent experience accepted.
• Knowledge of 3D programs and Adobe Illustrator sketching.
• Experience with Gerber, PLM, Browzwear, and Microsoft 365.
• Strong communication, organization, prioritization, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in the office at least two to three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Prepare garments and lead fit sessions with Design, Product Management, Merchandising, and global partners.
• Communicate pattern corrections, enter fit comments and product data in PLM, and maintain accurate technical packs and grade rules.
• Update construction sketches using Adobe Illustrator and prepare samples for line reviews.
• Procure materials and create or work with 3D digital assets.
• Maintain and distribute global technical design, pre-production, and supplier approval tools.
• Collaborate with offshore teams to establish consistent global processes and meet deadlines.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Prioritization

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Apparel manufacturing/design degree or certificate

Tools

3D programs

Adobe Illustrator

Gerber

PLM

Browzwear

Microsoft 365

Job description

Summary

The Senior Technical Designer oversees garment fit, construction, and approvals to ensure products meet design intent and brand standards consistently across factories. This role partners with cross-functional and global teams, maintains technical tools and data, and supports supplier calibration and digital asset development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare garments and lead fit sessions with Design, Product Management, Merchandising, and global partners.
• Communicate pattern corrections, enter fit comments and product data in PLM, and maintain accurate technical packs and grade rules.
• Update construction sketches using Adobe Illustrator and prepare samples for line reviews.
• Procure materials and create or work with 3D digital assets.
• Maintain and distribute global technical design, pre-production, and supplier approval tools.
• Collaborate with offshore teams to establish consistent global processes and meet deadlines.

Requirements

• Apparel-related experience and a degree or certification in apparel manufacturing or design, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Knowledge of 3D programs and Adobe Illustrator sketching required.
• Experience with Gerber, PLM, Browzwear, and Microsoft 365 preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, prioritization, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in the office at least two to three days per week.