Tech Design Associate: Fit, Construction & Collaboration

DIANE GILMAN JEANS, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Diane Gilman Jeans is seeking a detail-oriented Associate Technical Designer to join our Technical Design team in New York. The role focuses on maintaining fit, quality, and construction standards across knit and soft woven womenswear, collaborating with Design, Production, and overseas partners.

Ideal candidates have at least 4 years of experience in Technical Design, strong pattern knowledge, and proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Excel, and PLM systems.

Qualifications

• College or university degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Technical Design, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of working experience in Technical Design is required.
• Experience in womenswear is required.
• Experience in both missy and plus sizing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow established fit standards and processes for internal brands.
• Track, prepare and measure fit samples before fittings.
• Schedule weekly fittings with Technical Design, Design and Production teams.
• Review and evaluate sample measurements and construction of all fit samples to determine they are meeting intended design requirements.
• Collaborate with production and design teams through live model or Alvanon form.
• Take clear notes for designated product areas during fittings.
• Give input during fittings to communicate fit issues and give solutions to improve garment fit and construction.
• Issue revised product specifications and fit correction comments after the fittings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Multitasking

Proactive follow-through

Education

Fashion Design or Apparel Technical Design degree

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Excel

PLM systems

Job description

Diane Gilman Jeans is seeking a detail-oriented Associate Technical Designer to join our Technical Design team in New York. The role focuses on maintaining fit, quality, and construction standards across knit and soft woven womenswear, collaborating with Design, Production, and overseas partners.

Ideal candidates have at least 4 years of experience in Technical Design, strong pattern knowledge, and proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Excel, and PLM systems.