Technical Designer: Elevate Women’s Activewear & Outerwear

MDS Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid holidays including select relig i

Commuter benefits

Job summary

MDS Staffing is seeking a Technical Designer to join a team in New York, NY, on-site. This role focuses on turning concepts into production-ready tech packs, BOMs, and fit documentation, ensuring quality, fit, and construction across womenswear.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in Technical Design within apparel, with experience in women's wear and proficiency in Illustrator and CAD software. Collaboration with design and production partners is essential for brand-aligned execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, or related field.
• 3–5 years of Technical Design experience in apparel industry.
• Experience with women's apparel; outerwear/activewear preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed tech packs with garment sketches, measurements, grading, construction details and specs.
• Create and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs), packaging requirements, care labels, carton markings, fold and hanger pack instructions, UPCs.
• Conduct and participate in fit sessions using live models and analyze fit for revisions.
• Review prototypes, fit samples, and pre-production garments with pattern makers and manufacturing partners.
• Ensure samples meet standards for fit, quality, construction and design intent prior to production.
• Collaborate with Design, Product Development, Production and external partners to support product execution.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Multi-project prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design/Technical Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

CAD software

Job description

MDS Staffing is seeking a Technical Designer to join a team in New York, NY, on-site. This role focuses on turning concepts into production-ready tech packs, BOMs, and fit documentation, ensuring quality, fit, and construction across womenswear.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in Technical Design within apparel, with experience in women's wear and proficiency in Illustrator and CAD software. Collaboration with design and production partners is essential for brand-aligned execution.