Technical Designer - Women's Knitwear (Hybrid)

6 Degrees Search; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Technical Designer for Women’s Knitwear to manage the product lifecycle from pre-fitting to production fit approval. You will conduct fittings, document notes, and communicate updates to overseas teams and factories.

Work is in-office with flexible remote options on Fridays, collaborating closely with the Director of Technical Design and Production teams to ensure accurate fit, silhouette, and construction. 3+ years in apparel required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience working with apparel.
• Women’s knitwear preferred; open to other backgrounds.
• Strong ability to create and manage fit documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the product lifecycle from pre-fitting through production fit approval.
• Conduct fittings with live fit models and document notes and corrections.
• Create initial technical packages and final graded specifications.
• Execute fit corrections under guidance using diagrams and patterns.
• Coordinate with overseas offices and factories on construction issues.
• Meet with Production weekly to review sample status and TA calendar.
• Collaborate with agents and vendors to solve engineering issues.
• Maintain precise technical documentation throughout development and production.

Skills

Apparel experience

Knitwear familiarity

Technical documentation

Job description

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Technical Designer for Women’s Knitwear to manage the product lifecycle from pre-fitting to production fit approval. You will conduct fittings, document notes, and communicate updates to overseas teams and factories.

Work is in-office with flexible remote options on Fridays, collaborating closely with the Director of Technical Design and Production teams to ensure accurate fit, silhouette, and construction. 3+ years in apparel required.