Temp Apparel Designer: Tech Pack Specialist for Dresses

Steve Madden Ltd.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Steve Madden Ltd. in New York City is seeking a Temporary Apparel Designer for a 2–3 month assignment on-site.

You will join the Design team to support product development, focusing on RTW dresses and contemporary wear, with an emphasis on precision and speed. You will create and maintain Excel tech packs, develop technical specifications, and sketch flats in Illustrator, collaborating closely with vendors to communicate design intent and ensure accurate construction.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of apparel design experience in the contemporary RTW market.
• Experience designing dresses and women's ready-to-wear.
• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design or related field preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Excel-based tech packs.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator.
• Ability to create clean, accurate technical flats.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, fabrication, and technical specifications.
• Ability to accurately spec garments and provide detailed construction callouts.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with a Design team.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach with the ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain detailed Excel tech packs for apparel styles.
• Develop clear and accurate technical specifications, measurements, and garment construction callouts.
• Sketch accurate garment flats using Adobe Illustrator.
• Occasionally update and maintain seasonal linesheets.
• Partner with the Design team to ensure technical details and design intent are accurately communicated to vendors.
• Review and update tech packs based on samples, comments, and development changes.
• Support the Design team with additional product development needs as deadlines require.
• Manage multiple styles and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Help troubleshoot technical and construction-related questions throughout the development process.

Skills

Excel tech packs

Adobe Illustrator

Apparel design

Garment construction

Technical flats

Attention to detail

Education

BFA Fashion Design

Job description

Steve Madden Ltd. in New York City is seeking a Temporary Apparel Designer for a 2–3 month assignment on-site.

You will join the Design team to support product development, focusing on RTW dresses and contemporary wear, with an emphasis on precision and speed. You will create and maintain Excel tech packs, develop technical specifications, and sketch flats in Illustrator, collaborating closely with vendors to communicate design intent and ensure accurate construction.