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About the Role

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Temporary Apparel Designer for a 2–3 month assignment to support the Design team during a critical product development period. The primary focus will be creating and maintaining Excel-based tech packs, with additional support across technical design and product development.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain detailed Excel tech packs for apparel styles
• Develop clear and accurate technical specifications, measurements, and garment construction callouts
• Sketch accurate garment flats using Adobe Illustrator
• Occasionally update and maintain seasonal linesheets
• Partner with the Design team to ensure technical details and design intent are accurately communicated to vendors
• Review and update tech packs based on samples, comments, and development changes
• Support the Design team with additional product development needs as deadlines require
• Manage multiple styles and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Help troubleshoot technical and construction-related questions throughout the development process

Requirements

• 5–7 years of apparel design experience, preferably within the contemporary RTW market
• Experience designing dresses and women's ready-to-wear
• Strong proficiency in Excel-based tech packs
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator
• Ability to create clean, accurate technical flats
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, fabrication, and technical specifications
• Ability to accurately spec garments and provide detailed construction callouts
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with a Design team
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach with the ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities

Skills

• Excel-based tech packs
• Adobe Illustrator
• Garment construction
• Technical specifications
• Technical flats
• Fit
• Fabrication
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Collaboration
• Adaptability

Location

• New York City

Work Type

• On-Site
• Temporary

Experience Level

• 5-7 years

Education Level

• Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Fashion Design or related field preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $40-55/hour