Sleepwear Technical Designer: Fit, Specs & Production

Dana-co LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Lunya seeks an Associate Technical Designer in New York, NY to support sleepwear development with a focus on technical precision, fit, and quality. You will collaborate with senior technical staff, design, product development, and external factories to bring well-constructed sleepwear to market.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in technical design or apparel development, with strong measurement and pattern knowledge. This is a full-time role with four days in office and one remote day per week.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in technical design or apparel development.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, measurements, and fit; knit and woven fabrics knowledge.
• Working knowledge of patternmaking and grading; familiarity with Lectra is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with SharePoint is a plus.
• Experience preparing garment specifications, measuring samples, and documenting fit corrections.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate, organized technical records.
• Clear communication skills for collaboration with internal teams and external factories.
• Ability to manage multiple styles, prioritize tasks, and meet development deadlines.
• Familiarity with time-and-action calendars and garment approval processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Technical Specifications: Prepare and update measurement charts, construction details, and technical documentation under the guidance of senior technical team members.
• Pattern Adjustments & Grading: Assist with reviewing patterns and graded specifications, helping identify adjustments needed to achieve the intended fit.
• Sample & Garment Review: Measure and evaluate development, fit, and pre-production samples for accuracy, construction, workmanship, and consistency.
• Fittings & Corrections: Participate in fittings, document feedback, and prepare fit comments and correction instructions for review before communicating with factories.
• Fit Sample Documentation & Organization: Maintain organized records of samples, specifications, fit comments, and revisions throughout the development process.
• Garment Approval Support: Assist with the Blue Tag and final garment approval processes by tracking outstanding corrections and preparing samples and documentation for review.
• Development Coordination: Follow up with Design, grading, Quality Control, and external factories to support timely sample submissions and development milestones.
• Issue Resolution: Flag fit, construction, or measurement concerns and work with senior team members to help resolve them.

Skills

Technical design experience

Garment measurements & fit

Patternmaking & grading

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking and prioritization

Time-and-action calendars

Documentation of technical records

Tools

Lectra

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Lunya seeks an Associate Technical Designer in New York, NY to support sleepwear development with a focus on technical precision, fit, and quality. You will collaborate with senior technical staff, design, product development, and external factories to bring well-constructed sleepwear to market.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in technical design or apparel development, with strong measurement and pattern knowledge. This is a full-time role with four days in office and one remote day per week.