About the Role
The Technical Designer will manage the technical development of sleepwear from design handoff through production, ensuring brand standards for fit, construction, and quality are met. This role involves collaboration with Design, Production, and overseas vendors to translate creative concepts into well-fitting garments.
Responsibilities
- Lead fit sessions, providing detailed fit comments and recommendations for pattern and construction adjustments.
- Measure samples for accuracy, review pattern balance and proportion, and ensure alignment with brand fit standards.
- Prepare and maintain detailed tech packs, including measurement specs, construction details, and fit comments.
- Partner with Design to ensure aesthetic vision is achieved while maintaining production feasibility and cost effectiveness.
- Communicate with overseas offices and vendor partners to resolve fit, pattern, and construction issues.
- Track sample progress, manage approvals, and ensure adherence to the Product Lifecycle Calendar and deadlines.
- Maintain consistency across the Sleepwear category through standard blocks, grade rules, and fit intent.
- Support continuous process improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows.
- Stay current on fabric performance, sleepwear materials, and construction techniques.
Requirements
- Proven ability to fit on live models and provide clear, actionable direction to patternmakers and vendors.
- Proficiency in PLM systems, Adobe Illustrator, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and global partners.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines.
Skills
- Technical Design
- Garment Construction
- Fabric Performance
- Patternmaking
- Grading
- PLM systems
- Adobe Illustrator
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Organization
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Onsite
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5–7 years of technical design experience in women’s or men’s sleepwear, intimates, or soft apparel required
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Technical Design, Fashion Design, or a related field
Salary/Compensations
- $65,000 - $90,000
About the Company
- Golden Touch is a family owned and operated wholesale apparel manufacturer with a mission to deliver trend focused products for nearly 50 years.
- We produce private label brands for large mass market retailers across the globe specializing in children’s, junior, missy and women’s apparel.
Equal Opportunity
- We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live and conduct business.
- We are an equal employment opportunity for minorities, females, protected veterans, and the disabled.
- We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and treating our associates and applicants without discrimination based on their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.
