Senior Technicl Designer Sportswear, Donna Karan

Capital Markets Placement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apparel company is seeking a Senior Technical Designer to manage product lifecycle and ensure design integrity for their sportswear line. This role involves conducting fittings, analyzing patterns, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality garments. Candidates should have extensive experience in technical design and a strong background in garment engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years experience in women's technical design and/or patternmaking.
• Extensive knowledge of patternmaking, garment construction, and fitting.
• Strong background in tailored sportswear and garment engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage the product lifecycle from showroom samples through production fit approval.
• Conduct live model fittings to evaluate garment fit and make adjustments.
• Collaborate with Design and Production to ensure timely delivery of styles.

Skills

Patternmaking

Garment Construction

Fitting

Communication

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Design or related field

Tools

PLM

Illustrator

Photoshop

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

G-III Apparel Group is seeking a Senior Technical Designer - Sportswear, Donna Karan in New York, NY. This local opportunity with ID 3189914244 has been live since 2025-05-12 20:34:52.

This range is provided by G-III Apparel Group. Your actual pay will depend on your skills and experience — discuss with your recruiter for more details.

Position Overview

The Senior Technical Designer manages the product lifecycle from showroom samples to production fit approval, ensuring design integrity, consistency, and accuracy. Responsibilities include leading live model fittings, providing fit corrections to overseas teams, and developing technical packages to uphold garment standards. Collaborating closely with Design and Production, this role ensures high-quality, cost-effective styles are delivered on schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage the product lifecycle from showroom samples through pre-production and final fit approval.
2. Conduct live model fittings to evaluate garment fit, construction, and proportion, making necessary adjustments.
3. Analyze patterns and technical sketches to determine and implement fit corrections.
4. Oversee initial sample specifications based on design sketches, translating creative concepts into production-ready garments.
5. Maintain communication with Production teams via weekly meetings, tracking sample approvals and timelines.
6. Collaborate daily with agents and vendors to troubleshoot garment engineering challenges and improve production efficiency.
7. Mentor and develop Technical Designers and Assistant Technical Designers, fostering technical growth and workflow efficiency.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree preferred, with specialized training in Technical Design and Patternmaking.
• Minimum of 15 years experience in women's technical design and/or patternmaking within the apparel industry.

Technical Expertise:

• Extensive knowledge of patternmaking, garment construction, and fitting.
• Strong background in tailored sportswear, fit development, and garment engineering.
• Proficiency in PLM, Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate fit corrections clearly.
• Motivated to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and drive results.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with cross-functional teams, vendors, and overseas offices.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Product Management
• Industries: Retail Apparel and Fashion