Technical Designer- Mens & Kids

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) + company-paid life insurance

PTO + holidays

Family-oriented culture

Sustainability initiatives

Job summary

o5 group is seeking a Technical Designer, Men's & Kids, to translate creative designs into precise technical specs for consistent fit and quality across categories. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and overseas factories in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in technical design for apparel, strong knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, grading, and fit standards, and proficiency with Illustrator, CAD, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Fashion/Technical Design.
• 5+ years of experience as a Technical Designer in apparel.
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, CAD, and MS Office.
• Strong garment construction, patternmaking, grading, and fit knowledge.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, detail oriented.
• Ability to collaborate with internal teams and overseas factories.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, adaptable, and accountable.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed technical specification packages and review samples for fit, pattern accuracy, and construction.
• Lead and participate in live model fittings, evaluating garments for balance, proportion, and quality, and provide feedback to resolve issues.
• Review pre-production and production samples to ensure consistency with design intent and quality standard.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure all technical details are properly executed for production.
• Communicate daily with overseas factories to clarify specifications, review comments, and resolve questions.
• Maintain organized documentation of all technical specifications, revisions, and fit comments for accuracy and consistency.
• Assist with special projects and process improvements to meet seasonal deadlines and business goals.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple categories with attention to detail and follow-through.

Skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, or related field, or equivalent experien

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office Suite

CAD systems

Job description

o5 group is an industry leader in global fashion & apparel design with 40+ years of success across wholesale, e-comm, and marketplace. We are privately held, HQ’d in NYC with brand offices in CA — a dynamic portfolio of global brands committed to operational excellence in design, product development, production, sourcing, distribution & logistics. With category expertise in full-collection menswear, womenswear, childrenswear, and infant/toddler, we specialize in denim, outerwear, activewear, and loungewear — trusted by top retailers.

About the Rol

eThe Technical Designer, Men's & Kids is responsible for translating creative designs into clear, actionable technical specifications to ensure garments are produced with consistent fit, quality, and construction. This role operates in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and requires a detail-oriented, proactive professional who can manage multiple priorities while supporting evolving business needs across categories

How You’ll Contribu

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  teCreate detailed technical specification packages and review samples for fit, pattern accuracy, and construction qualit
• y.Lead and participate in live model fittings, evaluating garments for balance, proportion, and quality, and provide clear feedback to resolve fit or construction issue
• s.Review pre-production and production samples to ensure consistency with design intent and quality standard
• s.Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure all technical details are properly executed and production-read
• y.Communicate daily with overseas factories to clarify specifications, review comments, and resolve production or fit-related question
• s.Maintain organized documentation of all technical specifications, revisions, and fit comments for accuracy and consistenc
• y.Assist with special projects, process improvements, and other cross-functional work as needed to meet seasonal deadlines and business goal
• s.Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple categories and priorities with attention to detail and strong follow-throug

What You Bring to the T

• eamBachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, or a related field, or equivalent experien
• ce.5+ years of experience as a Technical Designer in apparel (wholesale or vertical brand environment preferre
• d).Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office Suite, and CAD syste
• ms.Strong knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, grading, and fit standar
• ds.Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills with a high level of attention to deta
• il.Proven ability to collaborate effectively with internal partners and overseas factori
• es.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setti
• ng.Proactive, adaptable, and resourceful with a strong sense of ownership and accountabili

Why Join o5 g

• roupHealth Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision cover
• age.401(k) + company-paid life insura
• nce.Paid Time Off (PTO) + company holid
• its.Family-oriented cult
• ure.Responsibility & Sustainability — at o5 group, this spans economic, social, and environmental imp