Senior Technical Designer | Karl Lagerfeld Dresses

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Technical Designer to join our Technical Design team. This role is responsible for ensuring that design vision is translated into well-constructed, manufacturable garments that reflect brand aesthetics and design integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage product lifecycle from showroom sample through pre-production fit approval.
• Oversee pre-production sample development, ensuring alignment with design intent and quality standards.
• Develop comprehensive technical packages, including final graded specifications and construction details.
• Lead live fit sessions to evaluate and refine garment fit, construction, and quality.
• Execute fit comments and communicate updates to vendors and global teams in a timely manner.
• Create and manage WIP reports to track development progress and garment delivery status.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent professional experience required.
• 7+ years of Technical Design experience, including experience with woven dresses, blouses, suits, and ready-to-wear products.
• Proven expertise in apparel fitting, garment specifications, and pattern evaluation.
• Working knowledge of PLM systems, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong project management, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, vendors, and global offices.

Pay

The pay range for this position is: $90,000 - $110,000 per year. Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.