Sr. Technical Designer

stevemaddencareers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K

Paid holidays

Generous paid time-off

Career opportunities

Job summary

Steve Madden is seeking a Sr. Technical Designer to oversee all areas of the technical design process for the Wholesale Apparel business.

This on-site role is based in the NYC office and requires hands-on collaboration with design and production teams. You will manage the technical design lifecycle, develop spec packs, conduct live model fit evaluations, and coordinate with overseas factories to ensure samples are production-ready.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Technical Designer.
• Experience with junior's apparel.
• Extensive knowledge of garment construction and pattern making.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Illustrator.

Responsibilities

• Manage the technical design lifecycle from initial development through pre-production approval.
• Generate technical specification packages and evaluate samples for spec, pattern and construction.
• Conduct fit evaluations on live models and recommend adjustments.
• Communicate fit, quality, and construction corrections to overseas partners with clear notes and diagrams.
• Identify and resolve production, quality, and costing issues.
• Track and manage workflow and daily communication with overseas factories.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines with support as needed.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Technical design

Garment construction

Junior's apparel

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office

Job description

General Summary

The Sr. Technical Designer is responsible for all areas of the technical design process. This position supports the Wholesale Apparel business.

The responsibilities described below are considered essential functions of the role. This position is based in our NYC office and requires working on-site.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the technical design lifecycle, from initial development through pre-production approval
• Generate technical specification packages. Analyze and evaluate samples for spec, pattern and construction. Partner with Designers to understand and execute the design concept / fit intent, while ensuring that samples are optimized for bulk production
• Conduct fit evaluations on live models to analyze balance and fit. Provide recommendations for adjustments. Capture team feedback and process fit comments accordingly
• Clearly communicate all fit, quality, and construction corrections to overseas partners through written comments, photographs, diagrams, and pattern corrections.
• Proactively identify and resolve production, quality, and costing issues
• Track and manage workflow
• Manage daily correspondence with overseas factories
• Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines with support and resources as needed
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Technical Designer
• Experience with junior's apparel
• Extensive knowledge of garment construction and pattern making
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Illustrator

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $100,000-$120,000. Ranges are based on various factors such as relevant skillset, training, years of experience related to the current job description, education, and our organizational structure. In addition to the base salary, Steve Madden offers a competitive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays, a generous paid time-off policy, and career opportunities within a dynamic team.