A growing fashion company is looking for a freelance Technical Designer specializing in underwear to manage and own the fit and construction process from initial concept through production, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment with design intent. This role partners closely with Design, Merchandising, Product Development, and overseas factories to support a seamless development process from prototype through final production.
Qualifications
- 7–10 years of technical design experience, preferably in intimates or underwear
- Strong pattern making skills with deep knowledge of garment construction
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Collaborative, team-oriented mindset
- Ability to multitask and remain calm in a fast-paced environment
- Flexible and able to shift priorities as needed
- Experience with Centric or comparable PLM systems
- Advanced Adobe Illustrator skills for CADs and technical sketches
Responsibilities
- Available approximately 30 hours per week, as needed
- Serve as the go-to expert for fit, construction, and workmanship details
- Create detailed tech packs including measurements, sketches, and construction while partnering with Design, Merchandising, and Product Development
- Manage all aspects of fittings, construction, and technical development
- Oversee the fit process from prototype through TOP, ensuring consistency across styles and factories
- Track and manage fit samples throughout development
- Schedule and manage weekly fit sessions and fit models
- Ensure all T&A calendar milestones are met; proactively solve issues that may impact timelines
- Execute fit comments promptly to maintain production timelines
- Spec TOP samples for quality control
- Manage internal wear testing processes
