Technical Design Lead — Apparel Fit & Production

Forever 21; New York (NY); On-site; USD 71,500 - 142,150; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer is seeking a Technical Design Lead to enhance the technical development of apparel from concept to production. This mid-senior level role requires expertise in garment specifications, strong communication skills, and experience in technical design. Applicants should have 5–10 years of relevant experience and be proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. The position offers competitive salary ranging from $71,500.00 to $142,150.00 and full-time employment.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in technical design.
• Strong knowledge of garment fit and construction.
• Experienced in creating technical packages.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise on garment specifications.
• Lead fit sessions to ensure optimized construction.
• Create and maintain detailed technical packages.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Microsoft Excel

Patternmaking

Garment construction

Fit evaluation

Global vendor collaboration

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Fashion Design

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

A leading fashion retailer is seeking a Technical Design Lead to enhance the technical development of apparel from concept to production. This mid-senior level role requires expertise in garment specifications, strong communication skills, and experience in technical design. Applicants should have 5–10 years of relevant experience and be proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. The position offers competitive salary ranging from $71,500.00 to $142,150.00 and full-time employment.