TECHNICAL DESIGNER - Men’s & Boy’s Sportswear

Confidential; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

2 weeks paid vacation

6 Sick days

WFH Fridays

Summer Friday hours

Paid Holidays & year-end closure

401K plans

Job summary

Confidential in New York seeks a Technical Designer with 5+ years experience in Men’s & Boy’s sportswear to develop specs, tech packs, and fit samples for multiple size ranges from 2T to 20. You will drive accuracy across construction details and ensure alignment with costing and development timelines.

You will collaborate with design, sourcing, and production teams, maintain the Block Spec library, and conduct fittings from proto to pre-production, while communicating with overseas makers to

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Men’s & Boy’s Sportswear 2T through 20.
• Experience across tops, bottoms, knits & wovens for boys & men’s.
• Proficient with MS Office & Excel for spec sheets.
• Proficient in using a Mac desktop and strong sewing/construction knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Work with design and sourcing to create specs for development samples and costing for styles from Men’s to 2T-20.
• Maintain and update Block Spec library.
• Create graded specs for orders and complete Tech Packs with the Assistant Designer.
• Conduct fittings and evaluate garments from proto to pre-production.
• Communicate with overseas makers via email, photos, and video conference.
• Collaborate with Production Managers to ensure timely delivery of fit and pattern corrections.

Skills

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Communication skills

Construction knowledge

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Mac OS

Job description

A well-established Men’s & Boy’s Sportswear Company is looking for a motivated, organized and experienced Technical Designer who can work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with design and sourcing to create specs for development samples and costing for styles ranging from Men’s to 2T-7 and 8-20.
• Maintain and Update Block Spec library
• Create graded specs for orders and work with Assistant Designer to complete Tech Packs
• Conduct fittings and evaluate garments from proto to pre-production
• Communicate effectively with overseas makers through email, photo references, and video conference calls
• Collaborate with Production Managers to ensure timely delivery of corrections to fit and pattern

Requirements

• Ideal candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably in Men’s & Boy’s Sportswear 2T through 20
• Must have experience in all categories of tops, bottoms, knits & wovens for boys & men’s
• Must be able to use MS office & Excel for spec sheets
• Must be proficient in using a Mac Desktop
• Extensive knowledge in construction and sewing
• Strong knowledge and experience with children’s safety protocol
• Should be familiar with all categories of tops, bottoms, knits & wovens for girls & ladies
• Must be capable of working with a team
• Must be able to multitask and balance multiple deadlines
• Clear and excellent communication skills with overseas makers

Salary: $85,000 per year

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance available
• 100% of life insurance premium paid by the company. (Effective after 90 days of employment).
• 2 weeks paid vacation. (Effective after 90 days of employment).
• 6 Sick days paid per Calendar year.
• Birthday PTO (Effective after 6 months of employment).
• WFH Fridays
• Summer Friday hours (starts week of Memorial Day to week of Labor Day)
• Paid Legal Holidays & paid extended Holiday closure at end of year.
• Additional benefits offered: commuter benefits, 401K plans etc.

Location

This position will be in our New York location. Only candidates with relevant experience should apply.

Eligibility

Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. Must reside in the New York Tri-State area (NY, NJ, or CT).