Technical Designer - Sleepwear

Sweet Apparel Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k

Paid Vacation

Sick days

Paid Holidays

Summer Fridays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Sweet Apparel Inc. is seeking a Technical Designer to join the team on-site in our Midtown Manhattan office. You will work across Activewear, Athleisure, and Sleepwear categories, ensuring fit and construction accuracy from initial development through pre-production.

Ideal candidates have a degree in Technical Design or Fashion Design, 6+ years in apparel tech design, and strong PLM/Excel skills. Clo3D experience is a plus, with a fast-paced environment and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Technical Design or Fashion Design.
• 6+ years of experience in Apparel Technical Design.
• Knowledge of sewing construction, patternmaking and fabrics.
• Proficient in PLM and Excel.
• Clo3D experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and team player.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with multiple product categories in Activewear, Athleisure, and Sleepwear.
• Accurately measure Fit/PP/TOP samples.
• Lead fit sessions and take detailed notes.
• Identify and communicate fit/construction issues to factory.
• Create initial tech packs for development and costing.
• Ensure corrections are made at pre-production sample stage.
• Collaborate with private label accounts to achieve fit.
• Track and manage sample status and organize library.
• Build cross-functional relationships with design, merchandising, production, and sales.

Skills

6+ years experience in Apparel Tech

Sewing construction knowledge

Excel

Clo3D experience

Education

Degree in Technical Design or Fashion Design

Tools

PLM software

Excel

Clo3D

Job description

Sweet Apparel Inc. is a leader in Junior's, Women's, Men's, and Kids fast fashion apparel. Sweet Apparel designs, manufactures, and imports apparel under its own labels as well as multiple Private labels. Our clothing can be found at major retailers including TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Ross, Macy's, and more. The company is growing and looking for a full-time, Technical Designer to join the team on-site at the Midtown Manhattan office.

Responsibilities

• Work with multiple product categories within the Activewear, Athleisure, and Sleepwear divisions for Juniors, Missy, Plus, and Men's sizes
• Accurately measure Fit/PP/TOP samples
• Lead fit sessions and take detailed notes
• Responsible for identifying and calling out any fit/construction/workmanship issues to be addressed and communicating all corrections and revisions to factory
• Create initial tech packs for development/costing and fit sample submits
• Ensure all corrections have been made at the pre-production sample stage to perfect the fit/quality for production
• Work with Private label accounts to achieve desired fit
• Knowledge of grading and ability to issue graded specs
• Ability to adhere to calendar to ensure deadlines are met
• Track and manage sample status
• Log in samples and assist with keeping sample library organized
• Build collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams including design, merchandising, production, and sales

Qualifications

• Degree in Technical Design or Fashion Design
• 6+ years of experience in Apparel Technical Design
• Knowledge of sewing construction, patternmaking, garment manufacturing, and fabrics.
• Proficient in PLM and Excel
• Clo3d experience is preferred, but not required
• Attention to detail, sense of urgency, willingness to learn, team-player
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Medical insurance
• 401k
• Paid Vacation, Sick days, and Paid Holidays
• Summer Fridays
• Opportunities for growth

Target compensation for this role starts at $75k, dependent on experience.