Technical Designer

Michael Page; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Technical Designer for an on-site role in Manhattan's Garment District. You will execute fit comments, assist in technical packages, and ensure garments meet fit, construction and quality standards from development through production.

Ideal candidates have formal pattern making and apparel production education, with experience across knits, wovens, and sweaters, plus strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Formal education in pattern making and apparel production.
• Understanding of pattern making, sewing, and garment specifications.
• Experience with knits, wovens and sweater applications.

Responsibilities

• Execute fit comments and assist in creating technical packages.
• Ensure garments meet fit, construction and quality from development to production.
• Spec and fit approvals for pre-production and final production samples from overseas makers.
• Collaborate with design and production teams during fittings to align on fit and construction.
• Review garments for fit, construction and quality; develop final graded size specs.

Skills

Pattern making

Garment construction

Sewing

Quality standards

Verbal & written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Knits & wovens

Education

Pattern making and apparel production education

Job description

Technical Design Role

Full time Technical Design role within licensed apparel. Opportunity to work with some large scale brands.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading apparel licensing organization who pride themselves on long-standing relationships in the industry both nationally and internationally. They are on site 5x per week in the Garment District.

Job Description

Responsible for executing fit comments, assisting in the creation of technical packages, ensuring garments meet fit, construction, and quality standards from development through production. Spec and fit approvals for pre-production, final production samples from out-sourcing makers. Work with designers, production coordinators for fitting and construction comments. Support the creation and maintenance of detailed technical specification packages. Track and manage tech packs and fit samples through the approval process with overseas factory partners. Collaborate closely with Design and Production teams during fittings to ensure alignment on fit and construction. Review garments for fit, construction, and quality, ensuring consistency throughout development and production stages. Create final graded size spec. Assist designers for new design style and initial specs.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Technical Designer should have: Formal education in pattern making and apparel production. Understanding of pattern making, sewing, and garment specifications. Experience with knits, wovens and sweater experience. Desirable: kids, men's and juniors licensed apparel experience. Desirable but not required: knowledge in pattern making. Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Highly organized with the ability to multitask.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary ranging from $70,000 - $120,000 dependent on experience and level. Full time on site in midtown Manhattan. Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment within the retail industry. Professional growth and development opportunities. Be part of a company committed to delivering high-quality products and services.

Job Summary

Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing

Sub Sector: Production, Manufacturing

Industry: Retail

Where: Manhattan

Contract Type: Permanent

Consultant name: Lauren Messias

Job Reference: JN-092026-7110434