Tech Designer: Women's Activewear & Outerwear

ExcelliSearch, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Commuter benefits

Job summary

ExcelliSearch, Inc. is seeking a Technical Designer in New York, NY to transform women's apparel from concept to production. You will develop precise tech packs, manage BOMs and packaging specs, and conduct fit sessions with live models to ensure optimal fit and quality.

You will collaborate with Design, Product Development, Production, and external partners to balance aesthetics with manufacturability and cost, maintaining brand standards and timelines throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in fashion design, technical design, or related field.
• 3–5 years of technical design experience in apparel.
• Experience with women’s apparel; outerwear/activewear preferred.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and CAD software.
• Strong garment construction, patternmaking, grading, and fit evaluation.
• Excellent attention to detail with measurement accuracy.
• Strong communication and collaboration across teams and with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed tech packs, including garment sketches, measurements, grading, construction details, and specifications.
• Create and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs), packaging requirements, care/content labels, carton markings, fold and hanger pack instructions, UPC information, and related documentation.
• Conduct and participate in fit sessions using live models.
• Analyze fit, identify necessary revisions, and communicate comments to vendors and internal teams.
• Review prototypes, fit samples, and pre-production garments with pattern makers and manufacturers.
• Ensure samples meet established standards for fit, quality, construction, and design intent prior to production.
• Identify development and construction challenges and propose practical solutions balancing design and cost.
• Collaborate with Design, Product Development, Production, and external partners to support product execution.
• Help ensure projects remain aligned with timelines, quality expectations, and brand standards.
• Utilize fabrics, trims, garment construction, and manufacturing techniques to support development and execution.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining quality standards across all products.
• Promote consistency in garment performance, durability, comfort, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Garment construction

Patternmaking

Grading

Fit evaluation

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

CAD software

Job description

ExcelliSearch, Inc. is seeking a Technical Designer in New York, NY to transform women's apparel from concept to production. You will develop precise tech packs, manage BOMs and packaging specs, and conduct fit sessions with live models to ensure optimal fit and quality.

You will collaborate with Design, Product Development, Production, and external partners to balance aesthetics with manufacturability and cost, maintaining brand standards and timelines throughout the product lifecycle.