Technical Designer - Women's Activewear & Outerwear

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC partners with a fashion company in New York to hire a Technical Designer who translates concepts into production-ready tech packs and ensures fit, quality, and construction across women's apparel.

You will collaborate with Design, Product Development, Production, and vendors, manage BOMs, lead live-fit sessions, and drive brand consistency from concept through pre-production to final product.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, or related field.
• 3–5 years of Technical Design experience within the apparel industry.
• Experience with women's apparel is required; outerwear/activewear preferred.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and CAD software.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, grading, and fit evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed tech packs, including garment sketches, measurements, grading, construction details, and specifications.
• Create and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs), packaging requirements, care/content labels, carton markings, fold and hanger pack instructions, UPC information, and related documentation.
• Conduct and participate in fit sessions using live models.
• Analyze fit, identify revisions, and communicate comments to vendors and internal teams to achieve desired fit, function, and product integrity.
• Review prototypes, fit samples, and pre-production garments with pattern makers and manufacturing partners.
• Ensure all samples meet standards for fit, quality, construction, and design intent prior to production.
• Identify development and construction challenges throughout the product lifecycle and propose practical solutions.
• Collaborate with Design, Product Development, Production, and external partners to support product execution.

Skills

Garment construction knowledge

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

CAD software

Job description

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC partners with a fashion company in New York to hire a Technical Designer who translates concepts into production-ready tech packs and ensures fit, quality, and construction across women's apparel.

You will collaborate with Design, Product Development, Production, and vendors, manage BOMs, lead live-fit sessions, and drive brand consistency from concept through pre-production to final product.