Technical Designer

L.V. Enterprises; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Commuter benefits

Job summary

L.V. Enterprises in New York City is seeking Technical Designers at multiple levels to support women’s woven apparel, dresses, sportswear, outerwear, activewear, and childrenswear.

This role is highly technical and hands-on, focusing on fit, pattern corrections, construction, grading, and production-ready tech packs. Senior and Assistant levels involve live-model fittings, accurate measurements, and clear collaboration with overseas teams to ensure quality and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or Technical Design or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production-ready technical packages with patterns, graded specs, fit comments and diagrams.
• Develop and manage BOMs, packaging requirements, care and content labels, carton markings, UPC information, and fold/hanger-pack instructions.
• Participate in live-model fittings from first sample through production approval.
• Measure garments, document fitting notes, analyze fit issues, and provide precise corrections for optimal fit and silhouette.
• Communicate pattern, grading, construction, and workmanship corrections clearly to overseas offices, vendors, and factories.
• Review prototypes, fit samples, pre-production samples, and garment patterns for accuracy and production readiness.
• Apply knowledge of patternmaking, sewing, fabrics, trims, garment engineering and factory processes.
• Identify construction challenges and propose practical solutions for quality and manufacturability.
• Maintain consistent fit and brand standards across factories.
• Collaborate with Design, Product Development, Production, patternmakers, agents, vendors and overseas teams.
• Track sample approvals and support adherence to Time and Action Calendar.

Skills

Garment measurement

Fit analysis

Patternmaking

Grading

Garment construction

Tech packs

Communication with overseas offices

BOM documentation

Sample evaluation

Adobe Illustrator

CAD software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Overseas vendor coordination

Apparel manufacturing standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or Technical Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

CAD software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

We’re Hiring: Technical Designers – Women’s & Childrenswear (various levels)

Role

We are seeking skilled Technical Designers at multiple experience levels to support women’s woven apparel, dresses, sportswear, outerwear, activewear, and childrenswear. This is one application covering both senior-level and assistant-level opportunities.

These roles are highly technical and hands-on, with a strong focus on garment fit, pattern corrections, construction, grading, production-ready tech packs, and factory communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed, production-ready technical packages, including garment sketches, points of measurement, graded specifications, construction details, fit comments, and diagrams
• Develop and manage BOMs, packaging requirements, care and content labels, carton markings, UPC information, and fold and hanger-pack instructions
• Participate in live-model fittings from initial sample through production approval
• Measure garments, document fitting notes, analyze fit issues, and provide precise corrections to achieve the intended fit, silhouette, and function
• Communicate pattern, grading, construction, and workmanship corrections clearly to overseas offices, vendors, and factories
• Review prototypes, fit samples, pre-production samples, and garment patterns for accuracy and production readiness
• Apply strong knowledge of patternmaking, sewing, fabrics, trims, garment engineering, and factory processes
• Identify construction and manufacturing challenges and recommend practical solutions that support quality, cost, design intent, and manufacturability
• Maintain consistent fit, construction, quality, comfort, durability, and brand standards across factories
• Partner closely with Design, Product Development, Production, patternmakers, agents, vendors, and overseas teams
• Track sample approvals and support adherence to the Time and Action Calendar
• Maintain accurate technical documentation throughout the product lifecycle

Technical Skills

• Garment measurement and specification writing
• Fit analysis and live-model fittings
• Patternmaking and pattern corrections
• Grading and full graded specifications
• Garment construction and sewing knowledge
• Fit comments, diagrams, and technical sketches
• BOM and packaging documentation
• Sample evaluation and production approvals
• Adobe Illustrator and CAD software
• Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Overseas vendor and factory communication
• Apparel manufacturing and quality standards

Qualifications

Senior Technical Designer candidates should have:

• Strong experience in women’s apparel, particularly wovens, dresses, sportswear, outerwear, and/or activewear
• Advanced knowledge of fit, garment construction, patternmaking, grading, and production processes
• Proven ability to create accurate, comprehensive technical packages
• Confidence providing factories with specific pattern and construction corrections
• The ability to independently manage fittings, priorities, and multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Assistant Technical Designer candidates should have:

• Foundational technical-design experience, preferably in childrenswear or apparel
• Experience supporting fittings, measuring garments, taking detailed notes, and updating fit comments
• Familiarity with tech packs, garment patterns, grading, construction, and sample approvals
• The ability to follow technical direction while developing independent problem-solving skills
• Strong accuracy, organization, follow-through, and communication skills

A bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design or equivalent is required

Work Schedule

These positions are based in New York City and require regular in-office attendance.

Senior women’s wovens opportunities require five days per week in the office. Some assistant-level opportunities may offer work-from-home flexibility on Fridays.

• Benefits may include health insurance, a 401(k), paid holidays—including select religious holidays—and commuter benefits.

If you are a detail-driven apparel professional who understands how to translate design intent into accurate, production-ready garments, we’d love to hear from you.