Women’s Activewear & Outerwear Technical Designer

Accounting Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Accounting Search is seeking a Technical Designer in New York, NY to join our client’s team. The role focuses on developing accurate tech packs, managing BOMs, and ensuring quality from concept to production for women's apparel.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical foundations, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across Design, Product Development, Production, and vendors to uphold brand standards.

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; outerwear/activewear preferred.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and CAD software.
• Strong garment construction, patternmaking, grading, and fit evaluation.
• Excellent attention to detail with measurement accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication; collaboration across teams and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed tech packs, including sketches, measurements, grading, construction details, and specifications.
• Create and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs), packaging, care labels, carton markings, and related documentation.
• Conduct and participate in fit sessions using live models.
• Analyze fit and identify revisions; communicate comments to vendors and internal teams.
• Review prototypes, fit samples, and pre-production garments with pattern makers and manufacturing partners.
• Ensure samples meet standards for fit, quality, construction, and design intent prior to production.
• Identify development and construction challenges throughout the product lifecycle and propose practical solutions.
• Collaborate with Design, Product Development, Production, and external partners to support product execution.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design/Technical Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

CAD software

Job description

Accounting Search is seeking a Technical Designer in New York, NY to join our client’s team. The role focuses on developing accurate tech packs, managing BOMs, and ensuring quality from concept to production for women's apparel.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical foundations, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across Design, Product Development, Production, and vendors to uphold brand standards.