Technical Designer- Casual Sleep

Aquent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent seeks an experienced Technical Designer to support casual sleepwear across knit and woven categories. This hands-on role owns fittings, evaluates construction, and sets clear technical direction for cross-functional teams and vendors.

Ideal candidate has substantial technical design focus, strong patternmaking skills, and comfort in a fast-paced product development environment. Collaborates with design leadership to maintain fit, quality, and design intent.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on technical design experience.
• Strong patternmaking and garment construction knowledge.
• Experience independently conducting and owning garment fittings.
• Ability to write detailed fit comments and pattern corrections.
• Experience with knit and woven casual sleepwear categories.
• Proficiency with Excel and Adobe Illustrator.
• Experience with PLM systems, Centric PLM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute technical design process from development through final fit and approval.
• Own fit, comfort, construction, and technical execution of assigned products.
• Lead garment fittings (about 1–2 sessions per week).
• Analyze garments and adjust to meet fit, quality, and design standards.
• Create detailed fit comments, pattern corrections, measurements, and specs.
• Maintain design intent while ensuring product meets standards.
• Communicate corrections and approvals to vendors and manufacturing partners.
• Review prototypes and samples; adjust throughout development.
• Maintain accurate product information in PLM systems.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and share technical takeaways.

Skills

Technical Design

Patternmaking

Garment Fit

Windows/PLM experience

Excel

Adobe Illustrator

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion/Technical Design

Tools

Centric PLM

FlexPLM

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Technical Designer to support the development and execution of casual sleepwear across both knit and woven products. This is an individual contributor opportunity for a hands‑on technical designer who can independently own fittings, evaluate garment construction and fit, and communicate clear technical direction to cross‑functional partners and vendors.

The ideal candidate has spent the majority of their career in technical design, brings a strong patternmaking and garment construction background, and is comfortable working in a fast‑paced product development environment. This person should be experienced enough to independently own a product category while remaining collaborative and receptive to direction from Technical Design leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute the technical design process from product development through final fit and approval.
• Own the fit, comfort, construction, and technical execution of assigned products.
• Conduct and independently lead garment fittings, including approximately 1–2 fitting sessions per week.
• Analyze garments and identify necessary adjustments to achieve established fit, comfort, quality, and design standards.
• Create detailed fit comments, pattern corrections, measurements, and technical specifications.
• Apply strong patternmaking knowledge to identify and resolve fit and construction issues.
• Partner closely with Design to maintain design intent while ensuring products meet established fit and quality standards.
• Communicate technical corrections and approvals clearly to vendors and manufacturing partners.
• Review prototypes and samples and make appropriate adjustments throughout the development process.
• Maintain accurate product information and technical documentation within PLM systems.
• Participate in cross‑functional meetings and communicate relevant technical takeaways, action items, and follow‑ups.
• Identify solutions to product development challenges while balancing design, fit, quality, manufacturing capabilities, and cost.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands‑on Technical Design experience; approximately 5–10 years is preferred.
• Career experience primarily focused on technical design and garment fit.
• Strong patternmaking and pattern correction knowledge.
• Demonstrated experience independently conducting and/or owning garment fittings.
• Ability to write detailed and actionable fit comments and pattern corrections.
• Technical design experience with both knit and woven garments.
• Experience with casual sleepwear, sleepwear, intimates, loungewear, or closely related apparel categories strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, measurements, specifications, grading, fit, and quality.
• Experience working within a PLM system; Centric PLM experience is highly preferred.
• Proficiency with tools such as Excel and Adobe Illustrator.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Technical Design, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent professional experience will also be considered.

Preferred Experience

• Centric PLM experience or training.
• Experience with additional PLM platforms such as FlexPLM.
• Sleepwear or casual sleep product development experience.
• Plus-size apparel and fit experience.Experience working directly with overseas vendors, factories, or manufacturing partners.
• Strong understanding of the relationship between patterns, garment construction, fit, comfort, and production feasibility.

Ideal Working Style

The successful candidate will be:

• Flexible and agile in a changing environment.
• A proactive and resourceful problem solver.
• Collaborative and supportive of cross‑functional partners.
• Approachable and empathetic.
• Able to maintain composure under tight timelines or challenging circumstances.
• Open to new processes and ways of working.
• Comfortable receiving direction while independently owning their work.
• Solution‑oriented and willing to go the extra mile when needed.

About Aquent Talent

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match.

Aquent is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.