Sleepwear Technical Designer: Fit, Tech Packs & Production

Golden Touch; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Touch is seeking a highly organized Technical Designer for its Sleepwear team to manage development from design handoff to production. You will ensure fit, construction, and quality while collaborating with Design, Production, and overseas vendors to translate concepts into commercially viable garments.

The role requires 5–7 years in technical design for sleepwear or related soft apparel, strong garment construction knowledge, and proficiency in PLM, Illustrator, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Design, Fashion Design, or related field.
• 5–7 years of technical design experience in sleepwear, intimates, or soft apparel.
• Strong garment construction, fabric performance, patternmaking and grading.
• Ability to fit on live models and direct patternmakers and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead fit sessions with detailed comments for pattern and construction changes.
• Measure samples, review balance, ensure alignment with brand fit standards.
• Prepare and maintain tech packs with specs, construction details, and fit notes.
• Collaborate with Design to balance aesthetics with production feasibility and cost.
• Communicate daily with overseas offices and vendor partners on issues.
• Track sample progress, manage approvals, and meet development deadlines.
• Maintain consistency across Sleepwear using standard blocks and grade rules.
• Identify opportunities to streamline technical and communication workflows.
• Stay updated on fabrics and construction techniques for comfort and durability.

Skills

Technical Design

Garment Construction

Patternmaking

Grading

PLM Systems

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Technical Design, Fashion Design, or a related field

Tools

PLM Systems

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Golden Touch is seeking a highly organized Technical Designer for its Sleepwear team to manage development from design handoff to production. You will ensure fit, construction, and quality while collaborating with Design, Production, and overseas vendors to translate concepts into commercially viable garments.

The role requires 5–7 years in technical design for sleepwear or related soft apparel, strong garment construction knowledge, and proficiency in PLM, Illustrator, and MS Office.