Technical Designer — Women's Activewear & Outerwear (NY)

Pernini Legal, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Pernini Legal, Inc. is seeking a Technical Designer to join the team in New York, NY on-site. You will develop technical documentation, execute garment fit, and collaborate across teams to ensure products meet quality and design standards.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical foundation, attention to detail, and the ability to work with cross-functional partners to maintain brand consistency throughout the product development cycle.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed tech packs with sketches, measurements, grading, construction details, and specifications.
• Create and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs), packaging, care labels, carton markings, and related docs.
• Conduct fit sessions using live models.
• Analyze fit, identify revisions, and communicate comments to vendors and internal teams.
• Review prototypes, fit samples, and pre-production garments with pattern makers and manufacturers.
• Ensure all samples meet standards for fit, quality, construction, and design intent before production.
• Identify development and construction challenges and propose practical solutions.
• Collaborate with Design, Product Development, Production, and external partners to support product execution.
• Help ensure projects stay on timeline and meet brand standards.
• Leverage fabrics, trims, garment construction, and manufacturing techniques to support product development.

Skills

Technical design

Adobe Illustrator

CAD software

Garment construction

Patternmaking

Grading

Fit evaluation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design/Technical Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

CAD software

Job description

Pernini Legal, Inc. is seeking a Technical Designer to join the team in New York, NY on-site. You will develop technical documentation, execute garment fit, and collaborate across teams to ensure products meet quality and design standards.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical foundation, attention to detail, and the ability to work with cross-functional partners to maintain brand consistency throughout the product development cycle.