Technical Design Associate

TWP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

FSA

Paid time off

Transit benefits

Job summary

TWP in New York, NY is seeking a Technical Design Associate to support production and patternmaking teams, ensuring quality, timelines, and budgets from development through production.

You will create and manage tech packs, assess fit on live models, collaborate with design, product development, and production, and help maintain technical standards across the department.

Qualifications

• Experience fitting garments on live models.
• Proficient with PLM systems and garment specs.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Knowledge of garment construction across knits, wovens, outerwear, and bottoms.

Responsibilities

• Measure fit, PP, and TOP samples against tech pack requirements for fittings.
• Create and manage initial tech packs with specs, construction details, and grading in the RLM system.
• Spec and evaluate SMS through TOP samples and enter data in the RLM system.
• Record fit-session comments and coordinate with cross-functional teams on next steps.
• Uphold and enhance department-specific technical standards, record-keeping, processes, and tools.
• Determine when a product's fit, trims, and engineering are ready for mass production.
• Communicate daily with overseas vendors and update tech packs as necessary.
• Collaborate with design, product development, patternmakers, and production teams to ensure smooth workflow.

Skills

Live model fitting

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Fashion-related degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

TWP is seeking a Technical Design Associate to support the production and patternmaking teams. Reporting to the Senior Technical Designer, this role requires a self-starter who can implement and improve processes while maintaining quality, timelines, and budget requirements.

Responsibilities

• Measure fit, PP, and TOP samples, comparing measurements, construction, and execution against tech pack requirements in preparation for fittings.
• Create and manage initial tech packs, including specifications, construction details, and grading in the RLM system.
• Spec and evaluate SMS through TOP samples, entering data into the RLM system.
• Record fit-session comments and coordinate with all cross-functional teams to confirm product status, responsibilities, and required next steps.
• Uphold and enhance department-specific technical standards, record-keeping, processes, procedures, and tools.
• Determine when a product's fit, use, application of trims, and engineering are commercially approvable and ready for mass production.
• Communicate daily with overseas vendors and agents, addressing queries and updating tech packs as necessary.
• Collaborate closely with design, product development, patternmakers, and production teams to ensure smooth workflow and product accuracy.

Qualifications

• College degree, preferably in a fashion-related field.
• Expertise in fitting garments on live models.
• Working knowledge of product lifecycle management (PLM) systems.
• Strong understanding of garment construction in knits, wovens, sweaters, bottoms, and outerwear.
• Knowledge of patternmaking and spec grading.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Salary range: $65,000–$80,000 annually
• 401(k) matching after eligibility period
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off
• Transit benefits program
• If you are passionate about apparel design, technical precision, and collaboration across creative and production teams, this is an opportunity to help bring high-quality products from development through production.