Senior Technical Designer, Soft Wovens

Veronica Beard; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Clothing allowance

Merchandise discounts

Job summary

A fashion industry leader in New York is looking for a Senior Technical Designer to oversee the development of soft woven garments. The ideal candidate will have 12+ years of experience, strong expertise in garment construction, and the ability to lead fittings with precision. This role requires excellent communication and organizational skills, offering a salary range of $125,000 to $145,000. Join a diverse team committed to equity and inclusion in a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience as a Womenswear Technical Designer.
• Strong knowledge of innovative garment construction methods.
• Proficiency in patternmaking, draping, and grading.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Design, Product Development, Production teams to meet deadlines.
• Lead fittings on live models for designated categories.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive tech packs with fit comments.

Skills

Live-model fittings expertise

Garment construction methods

Patternmaking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office Suite

PLM systems

Gerber

Job description

Overview

Veronica Beard is seeking a talented and detail-oriented Senior Technical Designer to join our Soft Wovens Technical Design Department. This position is based in our NYC Corporate Office and reports to the Senior Director of Technical Design. The Senior Technical Designer is responsible for all technical aspects of the development and pre-production process, ensuring our soft woven garments meet quality standards and consistently reflect the brand aesthetic.

This role requires strong fitting expertise, the ability to identify balance-related fit and construction issues, and the technical knowledge to recommend accurate pattern adjustments. The Senior Technical Designer will translate design concepts into actionable technical specifications and prepare comprehensive tech packs with minimal guidance. The ideal candidate has a strong background in technical design, patternmaking, fit, and garment construction. In addition, the Senior Technical Designer will manage a team of three direct reports, fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment and ensuring the team delivers consistent, brand-right quality throughout the development and pre-production process.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Product Development, Production, and Raw Materials teams to meet seasonal and calendar deadlines without compromising quality or design intent.
• Lead fittings on live models for designated product categories (Tops, Dresses, Skirts).
• Provide expert technical guidance to refine patterns, adjust proportions, and ensure garment drape and balance.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive tech packs, including detailed fit comments, sketches/photos, and all necessary specifications.
• Provide clear, solution-oriented direction to overseas partners and factories to drive consistent quality, resolve technical challenges, and support on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with domestic patternmakers and factories to troubleshoot technical issues, ensure accurate execution, and communicate precise fit and construction corrections.
• Allocate and oversee freelance patternmaker and technical designer workload.
• Analyze product returns, customer feedback, and fit issues to continually improve garment performance.
• Track and manage workflow, reviewing and sharing style status with the Production team on a weekly basis.
• Maintain the pattern/block library and ensure consistent and effective utilization across seasons.
• Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of three direct reports, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Oversee the maintenance and continual refinement of the company’s standard grading, partnering with the whole Technical Design team to support fit consistency and brand standards.
• Proactively troubleshoot challenges related to pattern, fit, and fabric behavior by anticipating tolerance, drape, or construction issues, validating solutions and guiding factories toward best-practice execution.
• Partner with the Senior Director on special projects within the soft wovens category as needed.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience as a Womenswear Technical Designer with a strong background in Soft Wovens.
• Demonstrated ability to lead live-model fittings with precision and expertise.
• Strong knowledge of innovative garment construction methods.
• Advanced understanding of patternmaking, draping, and grading.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey fit and construction corrections to both overseas and domestic partners.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with all cross-functional teams.
• Ability to oversee a complex category while maintaining focus on product quality and seasonal deliverables.
• Highly organized, flexible, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office Suite, and PLM systems.
• Experience with Gerber is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range for this role is between $125,000 and $145,000. The relevant base salary will vary depending on wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training, degrees, and certifications. The base salary is just one component of our total compensation offerings, which consist of a comprehensive benefits package as well as a short-term incentive program, clothing allowance, and merchandise discounts.

At Veronica Beard, we are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where every single employee can thrive and feel valued. As a company, we firmly believe that there is strength in diversity. We seek to recruit talent from a variety of perspectives and backgrounds and are actively seeking candidates with a dedication to advancing equity, inclusion, and racial and social justice in their work.

Veronica Beard is committed to an environment of mutual respect and is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. No employee or applicant is discriminated against because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.