Temporary Apparel Designer: Tech Packs for Dresses (NYC On-Site)

Steve Madden

New York

On-site

USD 55,000 - 76,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Steve Madden seeks a Temporary Apparel Designer for a 2–3 month on-site assignment in New York City. The role centers on creating and maintaining Excel-based tech packs for contemporary RTW and dresses, with involvement in technical design and product development.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in apparel design, strong Excel tech-pack skills, and advanced Illustrator ability, enabling precise garment specs and construction callouts in a high-speed environment.

Qualifications

5–7 years of apparel design experience in RTW
Experience designing dresses and women's ready-to-wear
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design or related field preferred
Strong proficiency with Excel-based tech packs
Advanced Adobe Illustrator skills
Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities

Responsibilities

Create, update, and maintain detailed Excel tech packs for apparel styles
Develop clear technical specifications, measurements, and garment construction callouts
Sketch garment flats using Adobe Illustrator
Update and maintain seasonal linesheets
Collaborate with Design team to communicate technical details to vendors
Review tech packs based on samples and development changes
Support product development needs to meet deadlines
Manage multiple styles and deadlines with accuracy