Women's Knitwear Technical Designer – Hybrid (Friday WFH)

Hire Consulting Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Consulting Services is seeking a Technical Designer for Women’s Knitwear in New York. You will manage the product lifecycle from pre-fitting to production fit approval and coordinate with overseas teams on construction issues.

The role involves conducting fittings with live models, creating technical packages and graded specifications, and maintaining precise technical documentation throughout development. Office-based with Friday work-from-home flexibility.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in apparel development.
• Experience with fittings and technical specs a plus.
• Women’s knitwear background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the product lifecycle from pre-fitting through production fit approval.
• Conduct fittings with live fit models by measuring garments and documenting fit notes.
• Create comprehensive initial technical packages and final full graded specifications.
• Execute fit corrections with diagrams and garment patterns to achieve desired fit and silhouette.
• Coordinate with overseas offices and vendors to resolve construction and production issues.
• Meet with Production weekly to review sample approvals and Time and Action calendar.
• Interact with agents, overseas offices, and vendors to troubleshoot engineering issues.
• Maintain detailed technical documentation throughout development and production.

Job description

Hire Consulting Services is seeking a Technical Designer for Women’s Knitwear in New York. You will manage the product lifecycle from pre-fitting to production fit approval and coordinate with overseas teams on construction issues.

The role involves conducting fittings with live models, creating technical packages and graded specifications, and maintaining precise technical documentation throughout development. Office-based with Friday work-from-home flexibility.