TECHNICAL DESIGNER - Active Wear

The Moret Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Moret Group is seeking an experienced Technical Designer for our New York office. You will lead fittings for assigned categories, manage sample development, and generate computerized spec packages while ensuring alignment with design and production teams.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in technical design with active wear experience, strong pattern correction skills, and excellent communication. You will uphold brand integrity, collaborate across departments, and coordinate with overseas

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in technical design; active wear experience required.
• Experience with fit, pattern corrections and construction standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; detail oriented and organized.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and with overseas offices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fittings for assigned product categories and process fit comments.
• Manage sample development and generate computerized specification packages.
• Work with Design and Production during fittings and execute fit comments.
• Uphold brand integrity through fit process and construction standards.
• Approve fit, trim components and garments within timelines.
• Communicate with overseas vendors via email about fit comments.
• Coordinate with QA during Pre-Pro/TOP samples.
• Ensure seasonal deadlines are met; build relationships with internal clients and overseas offices.
• Interface professionally and work effectively in group settings.

Skills

Technical design

Active wear

Girls experience

Pattern corrections

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

CLO 3D

Browzwear

Photoshop

Illustrator

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

• Responsible for conducting the fittings for assigned product categories and processing the fit comments accordingly.
• Manage the sample development process and is responsible for generating computerized specification packages and maintaining them through fit approval.
• Work closely with Design and Production teams during fittings and is responsible for the execution of the fit comments accordingly.
• Uphold brand integrity through fit process, upholding construction standards and consistency.
• Approve fit, trim components and construction of garments within development and production timelines.
• Communicate via E-mail with the overseas vendors regarding comments on fit.
• Communicate with private label accounts.
• Coordinate with QA during the Pre-Pro/TOP Sample Process for their assigned product category.
• Assure seasonal deadlines are met for assigned categories.
• Build collaborative relationships with internal clients and overseas offices.
• Interface professionally and works effectively in group settings.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in technical design. Must have Active Wear Experience, Girls experience is a plus.
• Fit experience with working knowledge of pattern corrections.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented, with strong organizational capabilities.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across departments and divisions.
• Knowledge of construction standards and manufacturing methods.
• Ability to problem solve flexible/adaptable in a fast paced environment.
• Strong Computer knowledge (Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft office, CLO 3D or Browzwear, and a drawing program (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)