Technical Designer

Astoria Activewear; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Astoria Activewear in Miami is seeking a Technical Designer to own the technical design process for swimwear and activewear from prototype through production, ensuring fit, construction and brand alignment. You will lead fit sessions, work directly with vendors, and manage multiple development timelines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in technical design for swimwear/activewear, deep knowledge of fabrics and stretch materials, and strong

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of technical design experience in swimwear/activewear.
• Strong knowledge of fabrics, stretch materials, and garment construction.
• Experience leading fit sessions and communicating revisions to vendors.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Self-motivated with ownership and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical design process from prototype through production, ensuring consistent fit, construction, and design intent across swimwear and activewear categories.
• Lead fit sessions independently, evaluating garment fit, construction, and alignment with brand aesthetic using fit models.
• Schedule fit sessions and coordinate fit models based on development timelines.
• Document fit sessions with clear, detailed fit comments, measurement revisions, and construction updates for manufacturers.
• Prioritize work based on delivery calendars, track sample development, manage fit samples, and follow up with vendors to ensure timelines are met.

Skills

Technical design

Fit sessions

Vendor communication

Time management

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Job description

The Technical Designer will own the technical design process for our swimwear and activewear collections, ensuring exceptional fit, construction and alignment with brand aesthetic from prototype through production. This role is ideal for a self-starter confident in leading fit sessions, communicating directly with vendors, and managing multiple development timelines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Own the technical design process from prototype through production, ensuring consistent fit, construction, and design intent across swimwear and activewear categories.
• Lead fit sessions independently, evaluating garment fit, construction, and alignment with brand aesthetic using fit models.
• Schedule fit sessions and coordinate fit models based on development and production timelines.
• Document fit sessions with clear, detailed fit comments, measurement revisions, and construction updates for manufacturing partners.
• Prioritize work based on delivery calendars, track sample development, manage fit samples, and follow up with vendors to ensure timelines are met.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of technical design experience, with a focus on swimwear and activewear.
• Strong knowledge of swimwear and activewear fabrics, stretch materials, garment construction, and fit.
• Experience leading fit sessions and communicating technical revisions directly to vendors.
• Highly organized with excellent communication, problem-solving and time management skills.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working independently within a small team environment.