Technical Designer

Negative Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury womenswear brand in NYC seeks a Technical Designer to oversee fit, grading, and product execution for intimates and loungewear. Responsibilities include leading fittings, managing vendor communication, and maintaining quality standards. The ideal candidate has over 5 years in technical design, strong WFX PLM and Adobe Illustrator skills, and a keen eye for garment construction. Competitive salary of $90,000-$100,000 plus bonus offered. Join this innovative team that values comfort and empowerment in women's fashion.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in technical design.
• Experience leading fittings and managing vendor communication.
• Ability to support and mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Own fit comments, grading, and plm documentation.
• Lead fittings end-to-end including prep, sessions, and follow-ups.
• Manage daily vendor communication regarding fit and corrections.
• Establish and maintain quality control standards with vendors.

Skills

Technical design experience

WFX PLM proficiency

Adobe Illustrator expertise

Strong understanding of garment construction

Time management

Tools

Excel

CLO3D

Gerber

Optitex

Job description

Team size: ~15-20 | Location: Flatiron, NYC | Reports to: Senior Technical Designer

About the role

• We’re hiring a Technical Designer to own fit, grading, and product execution across intimates, sleepwear, loungewear and athleisure in both knits and woven categories. This role sits at the center of design, product development and production, ensuring the product is consistent, scalable, and aligned to our standards. You’ll lead fittings, drive vendor communication, and maintain precision across PLM. This is a high-responsibility role with clear ownership from day one.

Why This Role Exists

We’re scaling thoughtfully and intentionally. This role ensures fit, quality, and construction hold as we grow, while improving the systems and workflows behind them.

What you’ll do

• Own fit comments, grading, and spec accuracy in WFX PLM; ensure all revisions are clearly documented and executed
• Lead fittings end-to-end: prep samples, run sessions, capture notes, and track all follow-ups to resolution
• Manage daily vendor communication on fit, construction, and corrections; flag risks early and drive clarity
• Maintain Illustrator flats, tech packs, and Excel trackers; ensure alignment across design, production, and factories
• Establish and uphold quality control standards with vendors; ensure consistency in execution across styles
• Maintain sample library and organization; ensure all samples are tracked, accessible, and up to date
• Support and mentor junior team members on fit process, PLM accuracy, and workflow standards

What Success Looks Like

• 4–6 months: Independently lead fittings, reduce fit-related iterations, and establish strong, consistent communication with factories
• 12 months: Improve grading consistency across styles, streamline PLM workflows, and materially raise fit and construction quality

What You’ll Bring

Must-haves:

• 5+ years in technical design
• Strong WFX PLM, Adobe Illustrator, and Excel
• Deep understanding of fit, pattern making (2D or 3D), draping, grading, and garment construction
• Clear eye for garment proportion and design intent
• Knowledge of trims and materials, including interfacings, elastics, thread, and construction components
• Ability to lead fittings and communicate directly with overseas vendors
• Strong time management; able to prioritize and manage overlapping deadlines

Nice-to-haves:

• Intimates or close-to-body product experience
• CLO3D, Gerber, or Optitex
• Airtable or ERP systems
• Fast‑paced, collaborative environment across product, production, marketing and social teams.
• Culture of ownership, transparency, and innovation — we value curiosity, follow-through, and results.

Logistics

• Title: Technical Designer
• Location: NYC
• Compensation: $90,000-$100,000k + bonus

About Negative

Negative is a female-founded luxury intimates and loungewear brand. We believe women deserve better everyday base layers—pieces that empower women to feel comfortable and confident in their own skin. Our collection of luxurious basics is obsessively crafted, focusing on the essentials and ditching the rest. This minimalist approach emphasizes comfort, quality, function and a streamlined approach to design.