We are seeking a freelance Technical Designer for an immediate, ongoing need focused on women’s apparel
- Process a high volume of fit comments
- Participate in fit sessions and accurately document fit corrections
- Measure samples and evaluate garments for fit, construction, and spec accuracy
- Communicate fit comments, revisions, and technical details to vendors
- Review and update technical packages as needed throughout development
- Support the development of women’s apparel across both knits and wovens
- Partner cross-functionally to help ensure product consistency and quality
- Must have strong women’s apparel experience, including both knits and wovens
- Proficiency in Excel and Adobe Illustrator required
- Experience with Browzwear preferred
- Ability to work quickly, accurately, and independently in a fast-paced environment
Associate Designer, Active & Swim
We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Associate Designer to support growing creative team within Active and Swim categories. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong eye for color, trend, fit, and product development who is excited to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
The Associate Designer will partner closely with the design team to help bring seasonal collections to life, from initial concept through final product. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of the activewear and swimwear market, is highly organized, and can balance creativity with execution.
What You Will Do
- Support the design team with seasonal Active and Swim collections.
- Research trends, color, fabric, silhouettes, and competitive product.
- Create and update CADs, technical sketches, colorways, and presentation boards.
- Assist with tech packs, fit comments, sample reviews, and product development updates.
- Communicate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and overseas partners as needed.
- Help maintain organization of design files, samples, and seasonal calendars.
What We Are Looking For
- 1–3 years of design experience, ideally in Active, Swim, or contemporary apparel.
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
- Strong Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills.
- Experience creating flats, CADs, tech packs, and presentation materials.
- A strong eye for fit, proportion, color, print, and fabric.
- Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Positive team player with strong communication skills.
Temp to potential Hire opportunity
fulltime hours Monday through Friday in house
We’re currently working on an exciting opportunity with a well-known fashion brand for an Associate Product Developer. This role is ideal for someone with a background in Product Development, Design who has a strong eye for trend, solid fabric knowledge, and a passion for product development.
This position supports the product lifecycle from concept through production and offers a highly collaborative environment working cross-functionally with Design, Tech Design, Merchandising, Buying, and overseas vendors. Candidates with a blend of Product Development and Design experience will be especially competitive.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Support product development from concept through final production
- Conduct trend and market research to help inform product direction
- Partner cross-functionally with Design, Tech Design, Merchandising, Buying, and vendors
- Assist with tech packs, WIP reports, cost sheets, and product documentation
- Coordinate approvals for colors, trims, washes, and materials
- Attend fittings, track samples, and help keep calendars on schedule
- Maintain accurate product information across internal systems
- Communicate daily with overseas vendors on specs, timelines, and quality
What They’re Looking For:
- 2–5 years of experience in Product Development, Merchandising, Buying, or Design
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Merchandising, Product Development, or a related field
- Strong understanding of the apparel product development process
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, and materials
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace
- Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop is a plus
- Experience working with overseas vendors is preferred
- PLM or product tracking system knowledge is a plus
Interview Process:
- Virtual interview with the Director
- Trend research/project assignment
- Final onsite interview with presentation to the team
- Hiring decision following final interview
Graphic Designer – Apparel (Men’s, Women’s, or Kids’)
Position Summary
We are seeking a creative and highly skilled Apparel Graphic Designer for Men’s, Women’s, and Kids’ separate apparel roles to join our design team, creating graphics/prints/patterns/original artwork.
The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of the apparel industry, excellent graphic design skills, and the ability to create commercially relevant artwork from concept through production.
Location: New York, NY
Work Schedule: Full-Time, 5 Days On-Site – some roles hybrid
Key Responsibilities
- Create original graphics, prints, patterns, embroidery, illustrations, and artwork for apparel for either Men’s, Women’s, or Kids’.
- Develop seasonal graphic concepts based on trend research, brand direction, and merchandising needs.
- Create placement graphics, all-over prints, repeats, and artwork for various apparel categories.
- Develop colorways and prepare production-ready artwork for screen printing, sublimation, embroidery, appliqué, and other embellishment techniques.
- Collaborate closely with Design, Merchandising, Product Development, Technical Design, and Production teams.
- Adapt graphics across different products, categories, and age groups while maintaining brand consistency.
- Present graphic concepts and artwork for review and incorporate feedback efficiently.
- Ensure artwork meets technical specifications, production requirements, and deadlines.
- Research fashion, streetwear, pop culture, social media, and consumer trends to inform graphic direction.
- Maintain organized artwork files and communicate clearly with internal teams and overseas vendors/factories as needed.
- Manage multiple projects and seasonal deadlines in a fast-paced apparel environment.
Qualifications
- 2–5+ years of graphic design experience within the apparel/fashion industry.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating apparel graphics, prints, illustration, and embellishment.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; InDesign a plus.
- Strong understanding of apparel graphic placement, scale, color, and production techniques.
- Knowledge of screen printing, embroidery, appliqué, heat transfer, and other apparel decoration methods.
- Strong fashion and trend awareness with the ability to translate trends into commercially viable graphics.
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
*Must be able to work onsite in Orange County*
Job Overview:
To ensure the continual development of new graphic design and direction for our apparel and businesses. To provide constant design and trend right graphics for our business and to be in line with all our competitors in the market. Work with buying, product development and Design Teams. Works with in house legal department to insure graphics meet Corporate legal trademark and marketing guidelines. Manage, direct and coordinate assistant designers work flow and daily duties. Work with vendors and resources to ensure quality and consistency of product.
A day in the life, what you’ll be doing:
- Creates graphic designs, prints and logos for respective collections for women’s branded graphics as well as licensed brand partnerships.
- Produce recolor or corrections as needed.
- Presents graphic concepts each season with recommendations regarding the graphic looks for monthly deliveries.
- Assists and organizes any outside freelance graphic help when needed.
- In conjunction with the team of designers, sets the design tone for the line.
- Responsible for all research into current graphic trends and communicating these trends to the design and buying teams.
- Works with design team to come up with new design images for graphics to help move the business forward on a continual basis.
- Work along with product development on achieving goals for design.
- Set high creative standards for our merchandise with constant graphic direction.
- Work in tandem with designers and buyers to help develop trend right merchandise on a continual basis.
- Assures correct follow through from concept to sampling.
What it takes to Join:
- Must be proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop on a Mac platform. Experience in related industry preferred.
- Gen- Z youth background a plus.
- Minimum 6 years of experience preferred. Preferably in junior or related fashion industry.
- BFA, BA or other design related degree desired.
- Illustration and graphic design ability.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to communicate creative ideas effectively.
A growing fashion brand is looking for a Technical Designer to support the Collection. This person will play a key role in bringing design concepts to life by ensuring strong fit, construction, and overall product execution across categories: Tops and Bottoms (Contemporary).
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Partner closely with Design and Product Development to translate concepts into commercially viable products
- Lead live fit sessions and evaluate garments for fit, proportion, construction, and design intent
- Create and maintain detailed tech packs, including specs, POMs, grading, construction details, and fit comments
- Communicate fit comments and construction requirements to overseas factories
- Troubleshoot fit, construction, and manufacturing issues throughout development
- Review and approve proto samples with recommendations to improve fit, quality, and feasibility
- Support consistency across categories including soft dressing, wovens, suiting, and outerwear
- Help keep development calendars, fittings, and milestones on track
- Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance where needed
- Identify process improvements and support overall product quality and efficiency
Key Responsibilities:
- Run production fittings independently and evaluate garment fit on live models
- Prepare samples, measure garments, and organize fittings
- Update tech packs, graded specs, sketches, fit comments, and construction details
- Maintain technical databases and T&A calendars
- Communicate fit comments and construction updates to overseas and domestic vendors
- Review TOP samples and approve production-ready garments
- Partner cross-functionally with Design, Sales, and Production to support product execution
Qualifications:
- 4–6 years of Technical Design experience
- Experience with contemporary women’s tops and bottoms
- Knowledge of denim, woven, and knit fabrics
- Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, sewing, and grading
- Experience running fittings and communicating with overseas vendors
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
A growing fashion brand is looking for a Senior Technical Designer to support the Collection. This person will play a key role in bringing design concepts to life by ensuring strong fit, construction, and overall product execution across categories: Soft dressing, wovens, suiting, and outerwear required
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Partner closely with Design and Product Development to translate concepts into commercially viable products
- Lead live fit sessions and evaluate garments for fit, proportion, construction, and design intent
- Create and maintain detailed tech packs, including specs, POMs, grading, construction details, and fit comments
- Communicate fit comments and construction requirements to overseas factories
- Troubleshoot fit, construction, and manufacturing issues throughout development
- Review and approve proto samples with recommendations to improve fit, quality, and feasibility
- Support consistency across categories including soft dressing, wovens, suiting, and outerwear
- Help keep development calendars, fittings, and milestones on track
- Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance where needed
- Identify process improvements and support overall product quality and efficiency
What They’re Looking For:
- 7+ years of technical design experience in apparel
- Strong background in garment construction, fit, grading, and draping
- Well-rounded category experience in soft dressing, wovens, suiting, and outerwear
- Experience leading fit sessions and working directly with overseas factories
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Excel and Illustrator
- A detail-oriented approach and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field
Additional Notes:
- They’re looking for someone seasoned with strong tenure history
- Tech pack examples are required for consideration
- Knitwear experience is not needed
Senior Technical Designer (Women’s Apparel)
Location: New York, NY (hyrbid)
Compensation: $100,000–$110,000
Travel: International (India, 4-6 times a year)
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Technical Designer with deep expertise in luxury women’s apparel, specializing in satin, bias-cut garments, and elevated woven construction. This role will lead the technical development process from design through production, ensuring exceptional fit, quality, and consistency across all collections.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience working with fluid fabrics such as satin, silk, charmeuse, viscose, and rayon, possesses advanced pattern correction skills, and thrives collaborating with overseas development teams.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of Technical Design experience in women’s apparel
- Expertise in satin, bias-cut, and fluid woven garments
- Strong knowledge of garment construction, fit, grading, and pattern corrections
- Experience leading fit sessions and managing technical development from concept through production
- Strong understanding of tech packs, specifications, BOMs, and construction details
- Experience partnering with overseas factories and production teams
- Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills
- Ability to manage multiple seasons and deadlines simultaneously
Preferred Experience
- Luxury, contemporary, resortwear, or premium women’s fashion
- Embellished garments and intricate garment construction
- Overseas manufacturing, particularly India
- Leadership or team management experience
Responsibilities
Technical Design & Product Development
- Create, review, and maintain comprehensive technical packages from design sketch through production.
- Ensure all specifications, construction details, measurements, BOMs, grading, and labeling information are accurate and production-ready.
- Own the technical development process from initial concept through final production approval.
- Lead fit sessions and provide expert recommendations on fit, balance, construction, and garment quality.
- Execute pattern corrections and collaborate with pattern makers to resolve fit challenges.
- Continuously refine grading standards and technical processes to improve product consistency.
Production & Factory Partnership
- Partner closely with overseas factories to communicate fit comments, construction updates, production requirements, and quality expectations.
- Track development milestones including Fit, PP, Size Set, and Top Samples to ensure production timelines remain on schedule.
- Review bulk material testing and approve materials according to company standards.
- Travel to overseas factories to support approvals, quality control, compliance, and production readiness.
Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Manage and mentor a team of Technical Masters and Pattern Makers, establishing standardized technical processes and best practices.
- Partner daily with Design, Production, Sales, Logistics, Web, and Leadership teams.
- Coordinate regularly with global teams using Google Meet, WhatsApp, email, and other collaboration tools.
- Support showroom activities during market appointments and participate in collection reviews.
Product Quality & Market Analysis
- Conduct model and dress form fittings in New York to accelerate approvals.
- Standardize body measurements and fit blocks across product categories.
- Analyze competitor products through market research, retail visits, and garment benchmarking.
- Evaluate competitor samples to improve fit, construction techniques, finishing, and overall product quality.
- Utilize customer and sales feedback to continuously improve product fit and performance.
- Drive first-pass approval success by proactively resolving fit issues before Pre-Production approval.
Work Environment
- Based onsite in our New York City office.
- Working schedule begins at 6:00 AM EST to align with India-based development teams (approximately 4–5 hours of collaboration each morning).
- Online fit sessions are held 3–4 times per week.
- Occasional Saturday fit sessions may be required during peak development periods.
- Travel to India approximately four-six times per year, with each trip lasting approximately 3–4 weeks.
