Technical Designer – Sleepwear

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

Job summary

Golden Touch is seeking a highly organized Technical Designer for its Sleepwear team to manage development from design handoff to production. You will ensure fit, construction, and quality while collaborating with Design, Production, and overseas vendors to translate concepts into commercially viable garments.

The role requires 5–7 years in technical design for sleepwear or related soft apparel, strong garment construction knowledge, and proficiency in PLM, Illustrator, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Design, Fashion Design, or related field.
• 5–7 years of technical design experience in sleepwear, intimates, or soft apparel.
• Strong garment construction, fabric performance, patternmaking and grading.
• Ability to fit on live models and direct patternmakers and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead fit sessions with detailed comments for pattern and construction changes.
• Measure samples, review balance, ensure alignment with brand fit standards.
• Prepare and maintain tech packs with specs, construction details, and fit notes.
• Collaborate with Design to balance aesthetics with production feasibility and cost.
• Communicate daily with overseas offices and vendor partners on issues.
• Track sample progress, manage approvals, and meet development deadlines.
• Maintain consistency across Sleepwear using standard blocks and grade rules.
• Identify opportunities to streamline technical and communication workflows.
• Stay updated on fabrics and construction techniques for comfort and durability.

Skills

Technical Design

Garment Construction

Patternmaking

Grading

PLM Systems

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Technical Design, Fashion Design, or a related field

Tools

PLM Systems

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Technical Designer to join our Sleepwear team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the technical development process from design handoff through production, ensuring that all sleepwear styles meet our brand’s standards for fit, construction, and quality. You will collaborate closely with Design, Production, and overseas vendors to translate creative concepts into well-fitting, commercially viable garments.

Job Type

Full-time

Responsibilities

• Participate in and lead fit sessions, providing detailed fit comments and recommendations for pattern and construction adjustments
• Measure samples for accuracy, review pattern balance and proportion, and ensure alignment with brand fit standards
• Prepare and maintain detailed tech packs, including measurement specs, construction details, and fit comments
• Partner with Design to ensure the original aesthetic vision is achieved while maintaining production feasibility and cost effectiveness
• Communicate daily with overseas offices and vendor partners to resolve fit, pattern, and construction issues promptly.
• Track sample progress, manage approvals, and ensure adherence to the Product Lifecycle Calendar and key development deadlines
• Maintain consistency across the Sleepwear category through the application of standard blocks, grade rules, and fit intent.
• Support continuous process improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline technical and communication workflows
• Stay current on fabric performance, sleepwear materials (including brushed knits, wovens, and stretch fabrics), and construction techniques relevant to comfort and durability

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Design, Fashion Design, or a related field
• 5–7 years of technical design experience in women’s or men’s sleepwear, intimates, or soft apparel required
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fabric performance, patternmaking, and grading
• Proven ability to fit on live models and provide clear, actionable direction to patternmakers and vendors
• Proficiency in PLM systems, Adobe Illustrator, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and global partners
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities within tight deadline

Onsite Work Schedule

5 days a week in the office

New York Pay Rate

$65,000 - $90,000

We strive to hire and nurture amazing talent. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience, specialized skills, and internal alignment.

Company Overview

Golden Touch is a family owned and operated wholesale apparel manufacturer with a mission to deliver trend focused products for nearly 50 years. We produce private label brands for large mass market retailers across the globe specializing in children’s, junior, missy and women’s apparel.

Diversity Vision Statement

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live and conduct business. We are an equal employment opportunity for minorities, females, protected veterans, and the disabled.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and treating our associates and applicants without discrimination based on their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.