Technical Designer

American Society of Interior Designers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

With Jéan is seeking a passionate Technical Designer to join our product team in New York. You will help bring collections to life by ensuring garments meet fit, construction, and quality standards through close collaboration with design, development, and production teams.

You will translate concepts into production-ready garments, maintain fit consistency, and support tech pack creation and updates. A proactive, detail-driven mindset and passion for fashion are essential for growth with the

Qualifications

• Experience in technical design, garment development or a related field.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, patternmaking, fit and grading.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Excel.
• Experience creating and updating technical packs and measurement specifications.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• A proactive, resourceful approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident communicating and collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Participate in fit sessions, evaluating garment fit, proportions, construction and overall appearance.
• Identify fit issues and recommend practical solutions to improve garment fit and quality.
• Prepare clear and detailed fit comments for suppliers, including measurements, construction adjustments and photographic references.
• Review development and fit samples to ensure they align with the original design intent.
• Work closely with the design team to translate creative concepts into production-ready garments.
• Help maintain consistent fit and sizing standards across collections.
• Create, review and update detailed technical packs, including measurement specifications, construction details and grading requirements.
• Ensure all technical documentation is accurate and updated throughout the development process.
• Review garment measurements against specifications and identify inconsistencies.
• Assist with grading reviews, size specifications and measurement tolerances.
• Communicate technical updates and corrections clearly to overseas suppliers.
• Support the technical development of styles from initial sampling through to bulk production approval.
• Review development, fit and pre-production samples for fit, construction and workmanship.
• Liaise with overseas suppliers to resolve technical questions and sample revisions.
• Track fit approvals and technical updates to ensure development deadlines are met.
• Identify potential construction or quality issues early and work collaboratively to resolve them.
• Support the production team with technical queries that arise during manufacturing.
• Work closely with the wider design and production teams to ensure a smooth development process.
• Communicate clearly with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Maintain organised records of fit comments, technical updates and approvals.
• Contribute ideas and solutions to continuously improve garment fit, construction and product quality.

Skills

Technical design

Garment development

Patternmaking

Fit & grading

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Excel

Job description

With Jéan is looking for a passionate, detail-oriented Technical Designer to join our growing product team.

Working closely with our design, product development and production teams, you'll play an important role in bringing our collections to life, ensuring each garment meets our standards for fit, construction and quality.

We're looking for someone with a strong technical foundation, a great eye for detail and a genuine passion for garment development. We're open to candidates at different stages of their careers and are ultimately looking for someone who is proactive, hands-on and excited to grow with the business.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Design & Fit

• Participate in fit sessions, evaluating garment fit, proportions, construction and overall appearance.
• Identify fit issues and recommend practical solutions to improve garment fit and quality.
• Prepare clear and detailed fit comments for suppliers, including measurements, construction adjustments and photographic references.
• Review development and fit samples to ensure they align with the original design intent.
• Work closely with the design team to translate creative concepts into production-ready garments.
• Help maintain consistent fit and sizing standards across collections.

Tech Packs & Specifications

• Create, review and update detailed technical packs, including measurement specifications, construction details and grading requirements.
• Ensure all technical documentation is accurate and updated throughout the development process.
• Review garment measurements against specifications and identify inconsistencies.
• Assist with grading reviews, size specifications and measurement tolerances.
• Communicate technical updates and corrections clearly to overseas suppliers.

Sampling & Product Development

• Support the technical development of styles from initial sampling through to bulk production approval.
• Review development, fit and pre-production samples for fit, construction and workmanship.
• Liaise with overseas suppliers to resolve technical questions and sample revisions.
• Track fit approvals and technical updates to ensure development deadlines are met.
• Identify potential construction or quality issues early and work collaboratively to resolve them.
• Support the production team with technical queries that arise during manufacturing.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with the wider design and production teams to ensure a smooth development process.
• Communicate clearly with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Maintain organised records of fit comments, technical updates and approvals.
• Contribute ideas and solutions to continuously improve garment fit, construction and product quality.

About You

• Experience in technical design, garment development or a related field. We're flexible on years of experience for the right candidate.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, patternmaking, fit and grading.
• A great eye for fit, proportion and garment quality.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Excel.
• Experience creating and updating technical packs and measurement specifications.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• A proactive, resourceful approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident communicating and collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Experience in women's ready-to-wear is preferred.
• A genuine interest in fashion, design and product development.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who loves the technical side of fashion and takes pride in creating beautifully fitting, well-constructed garments.

You’ll be curious, collaborative and eager to contribute ideas, with the confidence to take initiative and the willingness to learn. Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who cares about the details and is excited to be part of a growing brand.