Technical Designer — Women's Outerwear (PLM & Fit)

Brobston Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Technical Designer at Brobston Group creates and maintains accurate tech packs in PLM to guide suppliers and factories in developing samples and production-ready garments.

You will collaborate with Design, Product Management, Pattern Making, global Technical Design teams, and suppliers to ensure products meet design intent, fit, construction, quality, and calendar requirements. Proficiency in Illustrator and PLM is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree or certification in apparel manufacturing, design, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, and apparel manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and working knowledge of Gerber, PLM, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to collaborate across global, cross-functional teams, resolve problems, and manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Browzwear or other 3D applications is preferred.
• May be asked to complete an on-site fit test evaluating garment fit, construction, and technical fit recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and review tech packs in PLM, ensuring measurements, construction details, sketches, imagery, and product data are complete and accurate.
• Support fit sessions, sample reviews, product evaluations, and milestone meetings.
• Coordinate with cross-functional and global partners throughout the product lifecycle and communicate recaps, requirements, and next steps.
• Monitor workload, product status, and calendar deliverables to meet deadlines.
• Contribute feedback to departmental tools and processes and support special projects.

Skills

Garment construction knowledge

Collaboration across global teams

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Effective communication

Education

Degree or certification in apparel manufacturing/design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Gerber

PLM

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Browzwear

Job description

The Technical Designer at Brobston Group creates and maintains accurate tech packs in PLM to guide suppliers and factories in developing samples and production-ready garments.

You will collaborate with Design, Product Management, Pattern Making, global Technical Design teams, and suppliers to ensure products meet design intent, fit, construction, quality, and calendar requirements. Proficiency in Illustrator and PLM is expected.