Senior Technical Designer / Fit Specialist

Overview

This role owns the fit and technical design process end-to-end, from initial tech pack creation through final production approval. Working closely with Design, Product Development, production and merchandising

Key Responsibilities

• Spec all sample stages (Protos, PP, and TOP), ensuring measurements and construction align with brand standards
• Lead all fittings: cut and pin garments on form or model, direct real-time adjustments, and consult on construction methods and pattern corrections
• Review and mark up patterns as needed, working directly with factories to resolve fit issues
• Complete detailed fit notes after every fitting and update tech packs with accurate post-fitting measurements
• Build tech packs from scratch for new styles across all categories, focusing on construction details and target spec
• Drive fit standardization initiatives and serve as the final point of consultation on fit-related decisions

Qualifications

• 8+ years in technical design, with strong tailoring experience
• Extensive experience leading fittings
• Strong understanding of fabric properties, with the ability to make informed style and design recommendations based on fabric characteristics
• Experience communicating with overseas factories
• Experience with knitwear a plus
• Hands-on pattern knowledge (draping/flat pattern a plus)
• Strong grading and construction knowledge
• Versatile and willing to contribute across all levels of the technical design process, from day-to-day administrative tasks to more advanced high level technical responsibilities
• Thrives in a small-team environment and is comfortable wearing multiple hats and taking ownership of tasks across the development process

Pay

This is a hybrid position based out of our corporate office in lower Manhattan. This role should work from the office 3 days per week. If you are a New York City applicant: The estimated pay range for this role, based in New York City, is $120,000-140,000. This role will be eligible to participate in our company's equity program, 401k program, and benefits. Individual pay rate decisions are based on a number of factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skill set, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company.