Freelance-Part-time- Mens/Womens Technical Designer-Onsite Connecticut

A premium performance and lifestyle apparel brand is seeking a Freelance Women’s Technical Designer to support product execution across multiple seasons. This role will work closely with the Senior Technical Designer and partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Design, and Product Development/Production teams to ensure fit, construction, and quality standards are met across women’s and select men’s categories.

What You’ll Do:
• Partner with Merchandising, Design, and Product Development to ensure accuracy and quality in new styles
• Create and update tech packs including measurements, construction details, and grading using Illustrator, Excel, and PLM tools
• Own styles from initial design handoff through production, reviewing Proto, PP, and PPS samples
• Measure garments, lead and assist fittings, and send detailed fit comments to overseas vendors
• Troubleshoot fit, construction, and quality issues in a fast-paced environment
• Communicate potential risks impacting fit approvals, quality, or delivery timelines
• Track and organize Proto through PPS samples while maintaining accurate style history
• Collaborate with overseas suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues efficiently
• Support multiple projects independently with minimal ramp-up
• Open to occasional travel to overseas suppliers

What We’re Looking For:
• 7–10 years of Technical Design experience
• Women’s activewear or lifestyle apparel experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, finishing, and methods of assembly
• Basic understanding of pattern-making; digital or 3D experience is a plus
• Proficiency in PLM systems (Centric a plus), Adobe Illustrator, Excel, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage a high volume of styles
• Strong written and verbal communication skills