Technical Designer

SBH Fashion; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SBH Fashion is seeking a Technical Designer for Menswear in New York City. You will guide fit, construction and specs from first sample to production, partnering with design, development and sourcing to ensure accuracy and scale.

Responsibilities include leading fit sessions, maintaining tech packs and graded measurements, evaluating fabric behavior, and collaborating with overseas vendors to resolve issues and protect design intent.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical design experience in mens apparel at a contemporary or premium brand, or with a manufacturer.
• Working knowledge of garment construction, pattern making and grading across woven and knit categories.
• Demonstrated experience leading fit sessions independently and giving precise, actionable feedback.
• Proven record of managing overseas vendors and factories through sampling and production.
• Degree or equivalent training in fashion design, apparel technology or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take on the technical development of mens styles across categories as workload and priorities require, working independently and alongside the rest of the technical design team.
• Review prototypes and samples on the body and on the form, then write clear, actionable fit comments with measurements and photos.
• Build, maintain and update specs, graded measurement charts and construction details in our tech pack system.
• Lead and organize fit sessions, including sample tracking, measurement capture, photography and follow-up comments.
• Evaluate fabric and yarn behavior, including shrinkage, stretch, hand feel and wash performance, and flag concerns to vendors, development and sourcing.
• Resolve fit and construction issues independently by working directly with vendors, patternmakers and factory technicians.
• Partner with design on silhouette, proportion and detail, offering practical alternatives that protect the design intent.
• Check bulk and production samples against approved standards and flag quality risks early.
• Keep fit history, block standards and style files organized so learnings carry from season to season.
• Meet critical path deadlines and communicate status, risks and changes to cross-functional partners.
• Mentor assistants and junior team members on measuring, spec writing and fit comments.

Skills

Tech design

Fit feedback

Vendor coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Fashion design degree

Tools

PLM tools

Excel

CAD

Tech packs

Job description

Our client is currently seeking a Technical Designer, specifically for Mens categories.

Role would start ASAP 4 days in office and Fridays remote downtown manhattan.

Role Summary

The Technical Designer, Mens provides general technical design support across our mens categories, from first sample to production approval. You are a flexible partner to design, development and sourcing, and our factories, helping wherever fit, construction and quality need attention across wovens, knits, sweaters, tailoring, denim and outerwear, so every style looks and fits the way the designer intended and can be made consistently at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Take on the technical development of mens styles across categories as workload and priorities require, working independently and alongside the rest of the technical design team.
• Review prototypes and samples on the body and on the form, then write clear, actionable fit comments with measurements and photos.
• Build, maintain and update specs, graded measurement charts and construction details in our tech pack system.
• Lead and organize fit sessions, including sample tracking, measurement capture, photography and follow-up comments.
• Evaluate fabric and yarn behavior, including shrinkage, stretch, hand feel and wash performance, and flag concerns to vendors, development and sourcing.
• Resolve fit and construction issues independently by working directly with vendors, patternmakers and factory technicians.
• Partner with design on silhouette, proportion and detail, offering practical alternatives that protect the design intent.
• Check bulk and production samples against approved standards and flag quality risks early.
• Keep fit history, block standards and style files organized so learnings carry from season to season.
• Meet critical path deadlines and communicate status, risks and changes to cross-functional partners.
• Mentor assistants and junior team members on measuring, spec writing and fit comments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical design experience in mens apparel at a contemporary or premium brand, or with a manufacturer.
• Working knowledge of garment construction, pattern making and grading across woven and knit categories.
• Demonstrated experience leading fit sessions independently and giving precise, actionable feedback.
• Proven record of managing overseas vendors and factories through sampling and production.
• Degree or equivalent training in fashion design, apparel technology or a related field preferred.

Skills and Attributes

• Good eye for fit, proportion and balance, with the ability to translate it into clear technical language.
• Proficiency with tech pack and PLM tools and Excel. 3D or CAD experience is a plus.
• Adaptable across categories and fabrications, and quick to learn new ones.
• Organized and detail-driven, able to manage many styles and shifting priorities with minimal oversight.
• Direct, collaborative communicator who works well with designers, vendors and cross-functional teams.
• Curious and resourceful, with sound judgment and a practical approach to problem-solving.