Associate Technical Designer

Freeman+Leonard is looking for an Associate Technical Designer for a fashion client

This is a hybrid role in Manhattan.

Candidates must be currently based in the NYC area. No visa or sponsorship offered at this time.

Ideally this will be a permanent role, but an August-January contract can be arranged if needed.

Our client’s Technical Design team is responsible for everything related to the fit of our garments. They create tech packs, schedule fittings, and work with the factories to ensure the desired look of fit is achieved.

The ideal candidate will be passionate, self-motivated, eager to learn and able to execute these essential responsibilities:

• Directly responsible for garment measurements that include but are not limited to measurements for bras, panties, tops and bottoms in seamless, shapewear and sleepwear
• Attend fittings and maintain all fit notes and samples.
• Create tech packs with simple initial specs based off a sketch and/or samples from Design Team.
• Responsible for attending live model fittings with technical designer and independently evaluate simple fit and communicate solutions with the factories.
• Check and approve pre-production samples under the guidelines set by the Technical Designer.
• Independently track and prioritize sample flow.
• Closely collaborate with design and production teams to ensure styling and requirements are met.

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of prior experience in Technical design
• Intimates experience is required
• Degree in pattern making and Technical design is preferred
• Self-starter with ability to lead and function independently
• Great attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
• Team player with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment, strong communication skills and necessary follow through
• Proficient in Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Work, Adobe Illustrator, and PhotoShop