Sweater Technical Designer: Knitwear & Fit Expert

BoF Careers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Tory Burch is seeking an experienced Technical Designer - Sweaters to collaborate with the Senior Sweater Technical Designer from concept through production. You will develop and execute fit and construction, and create precise technical documentation and garment specs for overseas vendors.

The role requires a strong sweater/knitwear background, 5+ years in technical design, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Technical Design including patternmaking, garment construction and fit evaluation with a strong focus on sweaters and knitwear.
• Solid understanding of knit structures, yarns, gauges, knitting construction, garment finishing and wash processes.
• Strong knowledge of grading, bulk production standards, and specification management.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator; experience with PLM systems is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to convey technical information clearly.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in English to communicate with internal teams and international suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating initial development specifications for new styles and prepare technical packages for prototype requests.
• Maintain and update tech packs, garment specifications, and fit comments throughout development from prototype to bulk production.
• Evaluate prototype and production samples to ensure design intent, fit, and construction standards are met; recommend adjustments as needed.
• Prepare for fit sessions by tracking samples, measuring garments, and documenting fit comments and revisions.
• Maintain seasonal WIP sample tracking and ensure development milestones are met.
• Support Senior Sweater Technical Designer by managing technical comments and development timelines.
• Communicate with suppliers and factories on technical matters to resolve fit, construction and quality issues.

Skills

Technical Design

Patternmaking

Garment Construction

Fit Evaluation

Sweaters / Knitwear

English Proficiency

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

PLM Systems

Job description

Tory Burch is seeking an experienced Technical Designer - Sweaters to collaborate with the Senior Sweater Technical Designer from concept through production. You will develop and execute fit and construction, and create precise technical documentation and garment specs for overseas vendors.

The role requires a strong sweater/knitwear background, 5+ years in technical design, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects with cross-functional teams.