Technical Designer, Bottoms Fit & Construction

Talbots; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

401(K)

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Talbots is seeking a Technical Designer in New York to lead the transition of apparel styles from concept to production-ready prototypes. You will ensure fit, quality, and construction standards by collaborating with design, development, sourcing, and merchandising teams.

You will conduct live model fit sessions, document results with precise comments and diagrams, and drive timely delivery while maintaining brand integrity across Missy, Petite, and Plus sizes.

Qualifications

• Degree or Certification in Apparel Manufacturing, Design and/or equivalent work experience.
• 5-7+ years of garment experience including pattern making, fit, draping, and garment construction.
• Maintaining the fit and balance as well as the sizing consistency.
• Extended fit experience for Missy, Petite, and Plus size.
• Keen eye for garment proportion and design aesthetic.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to write clear, detailed fit comments with pattern corrections and fit images with Adobe Illustrator.
• Garment grade rule knowledge.
• Experience in engineering prints, plaids, stripes, embroidery, beading, and novelty fabrics.
• Ability to partner and collaborate with cross functional teams as well as agents/vendors.
• Excellent communication and people skills; highly organized and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate transition of apparel styles from design concept to production ready prototype, ensuring fit and construction standards.
• Collaborate with manager, agents, sourcing, product development, design, and merchandising to uphold fit intent and specs.
• Execute the sample process by generating computerized specification packages and manage sample development through production approvals.
• Conduct live-model fit sessions to analyze balance and proportion and document results with comments, specs, and diagrams.
• Follow up with overseas office on fit/construction comments while maintaining design integrity.
• Maintain seasonal deadlines and communicate next steps when issues arise; participate in cross-functional meetings.

Skills

Garment construction

Pattern making

Draping

Fit evaluation

Adobe Illustrator

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Education

Apparel manufacturing degree

Design certification

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Talbots is seeking a Technical Designer in New York to lead the transition of apparel styles from concept to production-ready prototypes. You will ensure fit, quality, and construction standards by collaborating with design, development, sourcing, and merchandising teams.

You will conduct live model fit sessions, document results with precise comments and diagrams, and drive timely delivery while maintaining brand integrity across Missy, Petite, and Plus sizes.