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About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Technical Designer to join our Wholesale Apparel team. This role is crucial in bringing fashion-forward products from concept to production, requiring a strong eye for fit, proportion, construction, and quality. You will own the technical design process from initial development through pre-production approval, ensuring the final product aligns with the design vision and is optimized for production in a fast-paced, collaborative fashion environment.

Responsibilities

Own the Technical Design Process from initial development through pre-production approval, ensuring product meets fit, quality, construction, and design expectations.
Partner with Designers to understand creative vision and fit intent, translating concepts into detailed technical specification packages and production-ready product.
Conduct fit sessions on live models, evaluating balance, proportion, construction, and overall fit, providing clear, actionable fit comments.
Analyze samples for specifications, pattern, construction, and workmanship, identifying opportunities for improvement.
Collaborate with overseas factories and manufacturing partners, communicating corrections through detailed comments, photographs, diagrams, and pattern corrections.
Proactively identify and resolve technical, production, quality, and costing challenges.
Manage multiple styles, projects, and deadlines simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and ensuring milestones stay on track.
Develop productive relationships with Design, Production, Merchandising, and manufacturing partners.
Serve as a key point of contact for technical design correspondence with overseas manufacturing partners.
Bring a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset to the team and contribute to special projects and initiatives.

Requirements

10+ years of Technical Design experience, preferably within the Better/Contemporary market or fashion-forward apparel.
Deep expertise in garment construction, fit, pattern-making, and tailoring.
A highly developed eye for fit, styling, proportion, and overall product execution.
Strong ability to translate a Designer’s creative vision into technically sound, production-ready product.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with both internal teams and overseas partners.
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across Design, Production, Merchandising, and manufacturing.
Exceptional organization and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
A proactive, self-motivated approach with strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven fashion environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Illustrator.

Skills

Technical Design
Garment Construction
Fit Analysis
Pattern-Making
Tailoring
Adobe Illustrator
Microsoft Office Suite
Communication
Collaboration
Organization
Time Management
Problem-Solving

Location

Work Type

Onsite
Full-time

Experience Level

Senior
10+ years

Salary/Compensations

$100,000-$120,000

Benefits

Health and dental insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401K
Paid holidays
Generous paid time-off policy
Career opportunities

About the Company

Steve Madden is a global fashion company known for its innovative, trend-driven footwear, accessories, and apparel.
Founded in 1990 in Queens, New York, the company has grown into a globally recognized fashion organization with a portfolio of leading brands.
The company operates across wholesale, retail, e-commerce, licensing, and private label businesses.
Steve Madden is driven by creativity, individuality, and a fast-paced entrepreneurial spirit.