Technical Designer, Outerwear

Amerex Group LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Amerex Group LLC, a leading manufacturer of outerwear and swimwear, seeks a talented Technical Designer specializing in Outerwear to manage development from concept through production. You will drive fit, quality, and sample approvals, partnering with design and production teams to uphold brand standards.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on experience in outerwear technical design, strong communication, and fluency with PLM systems, Illustrator, and Excel, while being authorized to work in the

Qualifications

• Must have experience in technical design of Outerwear apparel.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Profound understanding of garment fitting principles.
• Proficiency in PLM systems, with a proven track record of effective utilization.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Issue development specifications and create sample materials using the PLM system.
• Evaluate the fit and quality of samples and provide clear, actionable feedback to manufacturing.
• Collaborate with technical designers to review and approve fit.
• Apply a strong understanding of fit, style, and brand identity throughout the development process.
• Follow up with factories on sample approvals and ensure timely progression through development.
• Manage fit samples and technical packages for customers.

Skills

Garment fitting principles

Communication skills

Tools

PLM systems

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Amerex Group LLC is a leading manufacturer of outerwear and swimwear, with design and manufacturing capabilities across a variety of fabrics and materials, including fur, faux fur, wool, shearling, nylons, and other synthetic materials. With Ladies, Men’s, and Kids’ divisions, Amerex continues to grow through strategic acquisitions, key licenses, and successful brand launches.

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Technical Designerspecializing in Outerwearto join our team. This role will support the technical development, fit, quality, and sample approval process from development through production.

Key Responsibilities

• Issue development specifications and create sample materials using the PLM system.
• Evaluate the fit and quality of samples and provide clear, actionable feedback to manufacturing.
• Collaborate with technical designers to review and approve fit.
• Apply a strong understanding of fit, style, and brand identity throughout the development process.
• Follow up with factories on sample approvals and ensure timely progression through development.
• Manage fit samples and technical packages for customers.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in technical design of Outerwear apparel.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Profound understanding of garment fitting principles.
• Proficiency in PLM systems, with a proven track record of effective utilization.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Excel.
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision Insurance

Amerex Group does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must have current work authorization in the United States (e.g., U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or other work authorization that does not require sponsorship)