Technical Designer

Aquent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is partnering with a leading global fashion retailer to find an experienced Technical Designer for a contract engagement supporting casual intimates and shapewear. This hands-on role ensures garments meet fit, comfort, construction, and quality standards from development through final approval.

You’ll independently conduct fittings, identify pattern corrections, and collaborate with design and manufacturing partners to bring products to life on a fast-paced timeline.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on technical design experience in intimates or close-fitting garments.
• Experience independently leading fittings and making technical fit decisions.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, pattern corrections, measurements, and fit specifications.
• Experience writing detailed fit comments and developing comprehensive tech packs.
• Ability to communicate technical corrections clearly to manufacturing partners.
• Proficiency with PLM systems, Excel, and Adobe Illustrator.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical design process from initial development through final garment fit approval.
• Conduct and participate in garment fittings, evaluating fit, comfort, balance, and construction.
• Analyze garment samples and recommend specific pattern, measurement, and construction corrections.
• Create and maintain detailed tech packs, measurement specifications, and fit comments.
• Partner closely with Design teams to preserve design intent while meeting established fit, quality, and comfort standards.
• Communicate fit adjustments and technical specifications to factories and vendors.
• Review revised samples, resolve fit issues, and ensure garments meet approved standards.
• Manage multiple styles and development deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Support and guide junior technical design team members as needed.

Skills

Technical design

Fittings leadership

Garment construction

Tech packs

PLM systems

Excel

Illustrator

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion or related field

Tools

Centric PLM

FlexPLM

Excel

Illustrator

Job description

Aquent is partnering with a leading global fashion and intimates retailer to find an experienced Technical Designer for a contract opportunity supporting casual intimates and shapewear. This hands-on role ensures garments meet the highest standards of fit, comfort, construction, and quality from development through final approval.

We’re looking for someone with strong technical fit expertise who can independently conduct fittings, identify pattern corrections, and collaborate with design and manufacturing partners to bring products to life.

This is a 100% onsite contract position, working 40 hours per week.

What You’ll Do

• Own the technical design process from initial development through final garment fit approval.
• Conduct and participate in garment fittings, evaluating fit, comfort, balance, and construction.
• Analyze garment samples and recommend specific pattern, measurement, and construction corrections.
• Create and maintain detailed tech packs, measurement specifications, and fit comments.
• Partner closely with Design teams to preserve design intent while meeting established fit, quality, and comfort standards.
• Communicate fit adjustments and technical specifications to factories and vendors.
• Review revised samples, resolve fit issues, and ensure garments meet approved standards.
• Manage multiple styles and development deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Support and guide junior technical design team members as needed.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of hands‑on technical design experience in intimates or apparel, preferably casual intimates, shapewear, lingerie, or similar close‑fitting garments.
• Demonstrated experience independently leading fittings and making technical fit decisions.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, pattern corrections, measurements, and fit specifications.
• Experience writing detailed fit comments and developing comprehensive tech packs.
• Ability to communicate technical corrections clearly to manufacturing partners.
• Proficiency with PLM systems, Excel, and Adobe Illustrator or comparable technical design tools.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Collaborative, adaptable working style and composure under tight deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or equivalent professional experience.
• Ability to work 100% onsite.

Nice to Have

• Specialized expertise in shapewear, bras, panties, bodysuits, or seamless intimates.
• Experience working with stretch fabrics, compression garments, or technical knit construction.
• Familiarity with Centric PLM or FlexPLM.
• Experience supporting high-volume product development for major fashion or intimates brands.
• Experience mentoring junior Technical Designers.

Why Apply

• Specialized product focus: Apply your technical expertise to casual intimates and shapewear, where fit and comfort are central to the product.
• Hands‑on ownership: Play a direct role in fittings, technical decisions, and product approvals.
• Collaborative environment: Work closely with Design and manufacturing partners to solve real garment development challenges.
• Established global retailer: Gain experience supporting a recognized leader in fashion and intimates.
• Meaningful impact: Help bring well‑fitting, comfortable, quality products from development to production.