Senior Technical Designer, Sweaters

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); In loco; USD 90.000 - 115.000; Tempo pieno

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Tuckernuck in New York, NY seeks a Senior Technical Designer, Sweaters to translate seasonal concepts into production-ready garments with impeccable fit and craftsmanship. The ideal candidate has deep knitwear expertise, knowledge of yarn behavior, and strong collaboration with design, product development, and global vendors.

You will lead fit sessions and own tech packs to ensure premium sweaters across the assortment.

Competenze

• 7+ years of technical design experience with sweaters/knitwear.
• Advanced knitwear knowledge of construction, stitch types, yarn behavior.
• Strong pattern making, grading, and fit for sweaters.
• Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, PLM, and technical flat sketching.
• Excellent attention to detail and vendor communication.

Mansioni

• Interpret seasonal sweater design concepts into technically sound specs.
• Lead sweater fit sessions with precise comments and vendor guidance.
• Own and maintain sweater tech packs with stitch/gauge details and graded measurements.
• Collaborate with factories to troubleshoot knit construction issues and improve fit.
• Assess wear test results and integrate improvements into future designs.
• Maintain silhouette, yarn quality, stitch execution, and fit consistency across styles.
• Onboard new sweater vendors and communicate clearly throughout development and production.

Conoscenze

Knitwear construction

Pattern making / grading

Fit for sweaters

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

PLM systems

Technical flat sketching

Vendor management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Strumenti

Knitting machinery

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Senior Technical Designer, Sweaters

New York, NY, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1027

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $115,000.00 Annually

Position Overview

Tuckernuck is seeking a Senior Technical Designer, Sweaters to join our PL Tuckernuck brand. This role is dedicated to translating our seasonal sweater concepts into impeccably fitting, production-ready garments that embody Tuckernuck’s signature style, quality, and performance standards. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in knitwear construction, stitch techniques, and yarn behavior, thrives in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, and is energized by the challenge of scaling and refining our growing sweater assortment.

You will partner closely with design, product development, and global vendors to ensure every sweater silhouette—from timeless classics to seasonal statements—achieves flawless fit, optimal comfort, and premium craftsmanship.

Core Responsibilities

Interpret seasonal sweater design concepts into technically sound, production-ready specifications.

Lead sweater fit sessions: measure incoming samples, provide precise fit comments, recommend pattern adjustments, and guide vendors through revisions with accuracy and speed.

Own and maintain sweater tech packs, including stitch and gauge details, specs, construction notes, and graded measurements.

Collaborate with factories to troubleshoot knit construction issues, improve fit consistency, and uphold aesthetic standards.

Assess wear test results and integrate functional improvements into future sweater designs.

Monitor consistency in silhouette, yarn quality, stitch execution, and fit across all sweater styles.

Support onboarding of new sweater vendors and maintain clear, solutions-oriented communication throughout development and production cycles.

Stay current on emerging knitwear techniques, yarn innovations, and sustainability practices in sweater manufacturing.

Organize sweater fit samples: log and track incoming samples, communicate fit priorities, and prepare for fittings.

Minimum Qualifications

7+ years of technical design experience, with significant focus on sweaters/knitwear.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Advanced knowledge of knitwear construction, stitch types, yarn behavior, and knitting machinery capabilities.

Strong understanding of pattern making, grading, and fit for sweaters (including impact of yarn content and gauge on measurements).

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PLM systems, and technical flat sketching.

Exceptional attention to detail and organization across multiple overlapping timelines.

Excellent communication skills for collaborating across teams and managing vendor relationships.

Passion for Tuckernuck’s aesthetic and a drive to build a best-in-class sweater assortment.

Compensation

Compensation for the role will be determined based o n the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience. The estimated annual compensation for this role is $90,000-$115,000; classified as full-time exempt and not eligible for overtime. At Tuckernuck, we care about our team and offer benefits that support your health, growth, and work-life balance. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with a company match, generous paid time off and holiday, paid new parent leave, day care coverage, a generous employee discount, and other great perks.

Core Values

The successful candidate will also demonstrate the following core values that inspire the Tuckernuck team to make a difference.

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

Find the Fun

Respect

Start Strong & Finish Strong

Have Courage

Tuckernuck is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Tuckernuck policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits discrimination based on a perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.