Location: Manhattan

*Menswear experience required*

Our client is seeking an accomplished apparel design leader to guide the creative direction and seasonal development of knitwear while remaining deeply involved in the design of casual bottoms, denim, and outerwear. This is a high-impact opportunity for a commercially minded creative who can set a compelling product vision, lead teams, and bring collections from early concept through final execution.

What You’ll Do

• Shape seasonal product strategy and creative direction across knitwear and select sportswear categories.
• Lead the development of knit and sweater assortments, including color, yarn, gauge, silhouette, fabrication, construction, and finishing details.
• Personally drive the design of bottoms, denim, and outerwear from concept through sample approval.
• Translate market intelligence, consumer insights, and business priorities into relevant, well-balanced product assortments.
• Guide concept reviews, line presentations, fit sessions, quality reviews, and final approvals across the seasonal calendar.
• Partner with merchandising, planning, sourcing, production, technical design, quality, and vendors to deliver on-brand product within timing, cost, and margin expectations.
• Assess design feasibility, resolve product-development issues, and provide clear direction on samples, materials, fit, and construction.
• Use emerging design technology—including AI-enabled ideation, forecasting, visualization, and virtual sampling—to enhance the creative process.
• Mentor and develop team members, setting clear priorities, expectations, and standards for execution.
• Maintain visibility into critical-path milestones, risks, and open decisions across multiple categories and timelines.

What You’ll Bring

• Substantial experience in apparel design or product development, with strong knitwear and sweater expertise.
• Hands-on design experience in bottoms, denim, outerwear, or related product categories.
• A strong command of apparel construction, fit, materials, wash techniques, costing, quality, and production processes.
• Experience leading a category or team while managing detailed design responsibilities across several product areas.
• The ability to balance creative ambition with commercial needs, calendar deadlines, product quality, and operational realities.
• Excellent communication, organization, presentation, decision-making, and cross-functional partnership skills.
• A degree in fashion design, product development, textiles, merchandising, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Flexibility to travel for vendor meetings, market research, and product-development activity as needed.

What Success Looks Like

• Distinctive, commercially relevant knitwear and sportswear collections that align with brand and customer expectations.
• Clear decisions, strong product quality, and reliable delivery against seasonal development milestones.
• Highly effective collaboration across creative, merchandising, planning, sourcing, production, and vendor partners.
• A capable, engaged design team with clear ownership and a shared commitment to product excellence.

We’re currently seeking two Technical Designers to join our Preproduction team. This is an exciting opportunity to support a growing product range across RTW, athleisure, activewear, bras, intimates, private label, brand, and wholesale categories.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Create, update, and maintain complete, production-ready technical packages.
• Develop measurement specifications, construction details, technical sketches, and bill-of-material information.
• Lead fit sessions using live models and dress forms.
• Evaluate prototypes, fit samples, PP samples, and TOP samples for fit, construction, workmanship, and consistency.
• Prepare clear fit comments supported by photos, diagrams, and revised specifications.
• Track samples, comments, and approvals from initial development through production.
• Review garment measurements, patterns, and construction methods; recommend corrections as needed.
• Identify fit, construction, and production issues early and help drive timely solutions.
• Maintain approved measurements, fit, and construction details throughout development and production.
• Communicate directly with overseas factories and vendors to resolve technical questions and keep development moving.
• Support the development and maintenance of blocks, grade rules, measurement standards, and consistent fit across categories.
• Collaborate with internal teams and overseas partners.
• Maintain organized records of fittings, approvals, revisions, and final production specifications.
• Assist with the organization and maintenance of TOP and PP sample rooms.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Provide support for additional product development and sample room priorities as needed.

What We’re Looking For:

• Approximately 5–7 years of Technical Design experience.
• Experience in apparel categories such as RTW, activewear, athleisure, bras, or intimates.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, fit, measurements, and technical packages.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and experience working with overseas factories and vendors.

Location: New York City | Hybrid
Schedule: Hybrid with onsite work in NYC;
Engagement: W2 Contract

We are partnering with a growing, design-led fashion brand seeking an experienced Wovens Fabric Specialist to provide deep technical expertise across fabric selection and product development.

This individual will partner closely with the Creative Director and Production team to identify and evaluate woven fabrics that support the intended design, silhouette, and overall product vision. The ideal candidate brings exceptional knowledge of woven materials and understands how factors such as drape, weight, hand, construction, and performance impact the finished garment.

This is primarily a craft and technical expertise role. Existing mill and vendor relationships are highly valued, but the ability to advise the design team on selecting the right materials is the priority.

Responsibilities

• Guide woven fabric selection throughout product development
• Advise the design team on fabric properties, performance, and trade-offs
• Evaluate whether fabrics are appropriate for the intended silhouette and construction
• Present material recommendations based on creative direction, including drape, weight, hand, and performance
• Partner with mills to troubleshoot technical fabric challenges
• Ensure appropriate fabric testing is completed
• Research and identify highly specific or differentiated woven materials
• Recommend the best mills and sources for particular fabric types
• Develop and maintain relationships with mills and trim/hardware vendors
• Identify and onboard new material sources as needed
• Maintain fabric library information, including swatches, MOQs, lead times, and pricing
• Attend relevant industry trade shows such as Première Vision, Pitti, and Texworld and manage follow-up
• Support material ordering, logistics, and vendor communication as needed

Qualifications

• Deep technical expertise in woven fabrics and materials
• Experience advising on fabric selection within a design-led contemporary or luxury fashion brand
• Strong understanding of how fabric characteristics impact garment silhouette, fit, drape, and performance
• Experience working directly with mills on technical development and problem-solving
• Ability to identify and source specific or specialized fabrics based on a creative brief
• Strong communication and collaborative skills
• Existing mill and fabric sourcing relationships are a plus
• Experience negotiating with mills/vendors is a plus

This is a contract opportunity with a hybrid schedule in New York City. Candidates should be comfortable collaborating onsite as needed, with remote flexibility available depending on experience and project needs.

We are seeking an experienced Technical Designer with a strong background in contemporary or luxury RTW to own construction, fit, and technical documentation across the line.

This person will ensure garments are designed for manufacturing from the beginning of development, with a focus on quality, durability, fit, construction standards, and consistency. You will author tech packs, lead fittings, and carry specifications through production approval while partnering closely with the Creative Director, patternmakers, and factories.

Key Responsibilities:

• Author tech packs and BOMs; own specifications end to end.
• Carry specs through PP sample and TOP sample approval.
• Manage product wear testing.
• Maintain version control across tech packs, specs, and sample rounds.
• Lead fittings, approximately three per garment.
• Translate the Creative Director’s aesthetic direction into practical construction solutions.
• Partner with patternmakers to ensure fit and construction are executed correctly.
• Own grading, size charts, and clean flat-lay drawings.
• Serve as the technical liaison to domestic and overseas factories.
• Establish and maintain clear construction standards for factory partners.
• Troubleshoot construction challenges while balancing design intent, quality, and durability.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of technical design experience within contemporary or luxury RTW.
• Strong woven tailoring experience is essential.
• Expert knowledge of garment construction, fit, grading, and specifications.
• Experience leading fittings and communicating corrections to patternmakers.
• Strong understanding of the development process, from initial sample through production approval.
• Experience working with both domestic and overseas factories.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate technical documentation.
• Comfortable working independently in a part-time freelance capacity.

Required Software and Technical Skills:

• PLM fluency
• Tech packs and BOMs
• Specifications and grading
• Size charts
• Flat-lay drawing cleanup

We’re looking for an experienced Product Development Manager to own the product development lifecycle from initial ideation and collection planning through sign-off-ready garment.

This is a highly organized, project-management-focused role for someone with strong garment and product development knowledge. You’ll maintain the system of record, own the development calendar, and keep Design, Technical Design, Fabric, Production, and the sample room moving together.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the development calendar, including styles, sample rounds, fit dates, fabric and trim commitments, and factory milestones.
• Maintain the system of record in PLM or expert-level Excel/Google Sheets.
• Manage trim and hardware organization, including libraries, sourcing status, approvals, and allocation by style.
• Manage version control across tech packs, specs, and sample rounds.
• Track key decisions needed from Design and present information clearly to keep meetings efficient.
• Run the development cadence by following up on inputs, flagging delays early, and driving decisions to closure.
• Partner closely with the Production Manager on the handoff from development into production.
• Coordinate across Design, Technical Design, Fabric, Production, and the sample room.
• Keep development organized, accurate, and moving against deadlines.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of Product Development or Production Coordination experience within a design-led contemporary or luxury brand.
• Strong knowledge of tech packs, BOMs, and T&A calendars.
• Experience owning and maintaining development calendars.
• Strong understanding of the apparel development lifecycle.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable managing multiple styles, sample rounds, deadlines, and cross-functional priorities.
• Strong follow-up and project-management skills.
• Self-starter with a start-up mentality.
• Comfortable owning the detailed day-to-day work required to keep product development moving.

Required Software & Technical Skills:

• PLM and/or expert-level Excel / Google Sheets
• Tech packs
• BOMs
• T&A calendars
• Development tracking and version control

Boys Designer

Salary: 80-85K DOE
Onsite 5 days a week

Our client is a Children’s brand that sells Boys and Girls Apparel. Their playful approach to design makes them a number one go to for kids!

Boys Designer Overview:
As the Apparel Designer, you will be responsible for researching inspiration, developing new apparel design concepts for boys baby and toddler programs, sketching ideas, creating technical packages, and overseeing samples.

Boys Designer Responsibilities:
• Oversee research and inspiration to create a cohesive concept each season, review emerging trends and shapes, and research local markets in kidswear
• Develop flats and sketches for all designs as part of a cohesive seasonal collection aligned with the brand’s overall aesthetic and vision
• Prepare all necessary components for design presentations, such as sketch boards, proto reviews, and production meeting preparation
• Collaborate with other Apparel Designers and various cross-functional teams and maintain strong business relationships with external partners
• Lead sample review sessions, provide recommendations, note feedback, and update sketches as necessary

Apparel Designer Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3-5+ years’ experience as an Apparel Designer for baby and/or Toddler
• Technical knowledge of fabrics, silhouettes, prints, colors, and trims
• Proficient with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

Associate Designer- Kids and Baby

Our client is a well-known baby apparel and accessories brand that specializes in organic cotton who is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Associate Designer to support the development of children’s apparel collections from initial inspiration through production.

The Associate Designer will partner closely with Design, Merchandising, Product Development, Technical Design, Sales, and overseas factory partners to bring seasonal concepts to life. Children’s apparel experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities:

• Support the design and development of children’s apparel collections from concept through production.
• Research seasonal trends, color, print, fabric, and silhouette direction relevant to the children’s market.
• Create mood boards, CADs, flat sketches, technical drawings, and market presentations.
• Own CAD development and maintain accurate, organized design files.
• Assist with artwork mill sheets, technical packages, and product information in PLM.
• Prepare printouts, swatches, CADs, and other materials for seasonal line reviews.
• Help manage in-house design requests and support presentation development.

Product Development & Sample Management

• Review salesman and pre-production samples with strong attention to detail.
• Photograph samples and communicate accurate comments, approvals, and revisions through PLM.
• Maintain records of approvals, bulk submissions, and development milestones.
• Participate in fittings with the Technical Design and Design teams.
• Support the creation and maintenance of clear, accurate development documentation.

Collaboration & Process Management

• Collaborate with Merchandising, Product Development, Technical Design, Sales, and external factory partners throughout the design process.
• Support seasonal line reviews and cross-functional meetings with notes, materials, and follow-up.
• Communicate daily with Product Development and overseas vendors to help keep projects on track.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the seasonal calendar, key milestones, and deadlines.
• Manage multiple projects while ensuring consistent quality, accuracy, and timely execution.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
• 2+ years of apparel design experience; children’s apparel experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, fabrications, fit standards, and product development processes.
• Exceptional color sense and a strong eye for print, pattern, proportion, and detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Experience creating flats, CADs, technical packages, and artwork documentation.
• Experience working with overseas vendors and factories.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with PLM systems preferred; Centric PLM experience is a plus.

CAD Designer

Private Label client is seeking a creative, detail-oriented CAD Designer with strong experience in knit jacquard development, specifically with NED Graphics. The ideal candidate combines a contemporary design sensibility with technical expertise in print, color, embroidery, and production-ready artwork development.

Responsibilities

• Create original artwork with a fresh, contemporary aesthetic aligned with brand direction.
• Develop knit jacquard artwork using NED Graphics, including technical preparation for development and production.
• Design and prepare print artwork, including repeat creation, placement layouts, artwork cleanup, color reduction, and production-ready files.
• Develop embroidery artwork suitable for production.
• Create, refine, and recolor print colorways while maintaining accurate color matching.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure artwork meets quality, timing, and production requirements.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously while adapting to shifting priorities and deadlines.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of CAD design experience, preferably within apparel, textiles, or fashion.
• Demonstrated experience with NED Graphics for knit jacquard development.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
• Strong understanding of print development, repeats, placements, and production file preparation.
• Experience preparing embroidery artwork for manufacturing.
• Excellent eye for color, including color matching, colorway development, and print recoloring.
• Highly organized, self-directed, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.