Women's Activewear Technical Designer — Fit & Construction

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid holidays, including select relig(

Job summary

Connectly Recruiting is seeking a Technical Designer in New York, NY (On-site) to bring women’s apparel from concept to production. You will develop technical documentation, execute garment fit, and partner with design, development, and production teams to ensure quality and brand consistency.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical foundation, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively throughout the product development process while maintaining brand

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of Technical Design experience within the apparel industry.
• Experience with women's apparel is required; experience in outerwear and/or activewear is preferred.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and CAD software.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, grading, and fit evaluation.
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong measurement and grading accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and with vendors.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed tech packs, including garment sketches, measurements, grading, construction details, and specifications.
• Create and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs), packaging requirements, care/content labels, carton markings, fold and hanger pack instructions, UPC information, and related documentation.
• Conduct and participate in fit sessions using live models.
• Analyze fit, identify necessary revisions, and communicate clear comments to vendors and internal teams to achieve the desired fit, function, and overall product integrity.
• Review prototypes, fit samples, and pre-production garments in partnership with pattern makers and manufacturing partners.
• Ensure all samples meet established standards for fit, quality, construction, and design intent prior to production.
• Identify development and construction challenges throughout the product lifecycle.
• Recommend practical solutions that balance design aesthetics, functionality, manufacturability, and cost objectives.
• Collaborate closely with Design, Product Development, Production, and external partners to support successful product execution.
• Help ensure projects remain aligned with timelines, quality expectations, and brand standards.
• Utilize expertise in fabrics, trims, garment construction, and manufacturing techniques to support product development and execution.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining quality standards across all products.
• Promote consistency in garment performance, durability, comfort, and overall customer satisfaction.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Project prioritization

Problem solving

Garment construction

Patternmaking

Grading

Fit evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, or a related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

CAD software

Job description

Connectly Recruiting is seeking a Technical Designer in New York, NY (On-site) to bring women’s apparel from concept to production. You will develop technical documentation, execute garment fit, and partner with design, development, and production teams to ensure quality and brand consistency.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical foundation, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively throughout the product development process while maintaining brand