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Technical Designer, Sweater Knits (New York)
Technical Designer, Sweater Knits (New York)Mediabistro • New York, NY, United States
Technical Designer, Sweater Knits (New York)

Technical Designer, Sweater Knits (New York)

Mediabistro • New York, NY, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

JOB TITLE :

TECHNICAL DESIGNER, SWEATER KNITS

REPORTS TO : SR. DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT & PRODUCT OPERATIONS, SWEATER KNITS

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Technical Designer for Sweater Knits works closely with the Design team to support the full development and execution processfrom initial development samples to final production and TOP (Top of Production) approvals. This role collaborates cross-functionally with Merchandising, E-commerce, and Production teams to ensure product accuracy and consistency across global markets. This role combines a strong design sensibility with technical expertise and is responsible for creating, validating, and delivering products that align with both market demands and production standards. The role also involves direct communication with manufacturing vendors and third-party inspection agencies, with a strong focus on cost engineering and meeting key deliverables.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES includes but are not limited to :

Create, issue, and maintain tech packs throughout the full product lifecycle including sketch page, sketch details, spec sheet, graded spec, and fit sample comments.

Accurately spec all sample submissions at each fit stage.

Manage and lead daily email communication & follow-up with manufacturing partners to ensure all technical garment details from first conception to final production (development sample, 1st proto, SMS, counter sample, PPS, TOP). Includes but not limited to comments for fit, sample color requests, enforce workmanship, construction, tension, material, and graphics placement and grading used for all sweater sample requests.

Generate graded specs for all styles with consideration for bulk order size scale and distribution.

Coordinate, attend, and lead all internal team fit sessions for both development and production stages.

Manage all detailed notes taking during all fittings.

Maintain thorough knowledge of sweater silhouettes history, yarns, trims, design details, fit issues, workmanship issues, construction issues.

Manage, organize, and maintain comprehensive fit sample archive.

Create, manage, and monitor internal tracking charts inbound and outbound (as needed), focused on time-sensitive shipments.

Create, Manage, and Monitor internal tracking chart for all seasonal styles in work from development to production. Includes samples stage, adoption, key style attributes.

Responsible for requests for all post market sample requests in coordination with corresponding fit sample submissions.

Support team to prepare samples for all key milestone meetings (e.g. line reviews, fittings, cross department pass offs)

Attend design proto fittings.

Cross functional communication with Merchandising, Ecommerce, Cross Category Technical Team, and Production for sample requests and ensure alignment across all departments.

Supports team to achieve finished goods deliverables.

Responsible for reviewing and commenting on all Inline and final inspection reports to uphold brand quality standards both technically and aesthetically. Includes reviewing all packaging labels on TOP submits.

Manage and review all production-fit model invoices.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

2-3 years experience in Technical Design

Bachelors degree in fashion with emphasis in knitwear design or technical design

Minimum 1 years experience with fully fashion sweater knits with comprehensive work experience in knit structures, yarn gauges, stitch count, tension, finished garment hand feel

Knowledge / skills needed : flat sketching, construction knowledge, clear & direct writing skills, grading, eye for quality, pattern making knowledge, problem solving

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Photoshop, Illustrator (a plus) Generic photo editing software w / drawing tools

Exceptionally organized with strong memory and information retention skills

Able to manage multiple priorities while meeting tight deadlines and maintaining high standards

Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimal supervision

Positive, adaptable, and resilient in high-pressure situations

Collaborative team player who builds strong working relationships across diverse groups

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M / D / F / V

In compliance with the New York City salary transparency requirements, the potential salary for this position is from $75,000 to $80,000, which represents a range commensurate with experience, knowledge, and skills required.

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