We are excited to invite a seasoned Senior Technical Design with expertise in Men's Sportswear to join our team. As the Sr. TD, you will be instrumental in the relaunch of a heritage brand. Together, you and the Design Director, will partner in creating comprehensive fit standards that best suit the target audience of this brand.

Responsibilities:

• Determine fit standards for a Men's sportswear brand.
• Support the design team through stages of product development; from the conceptual stage through pre-production.
• Have a full understanding of the collection's design and brand aesthetics requirements.
• Develop accurate product specifications within calendar deadlines, including sample size measurements, full-size grading, and construction details.
• Review measurements and construction of all samples at the beginning of each season and review each style in conjunction with product and design teams through live model or mannequin fittings.
• Issue revised product specifications and fit correction comments after the review, including photo or sketch corrections or actual pattern corrections as necessary.
• Follow through with factories on sample development.
• Request additional fit, photo, and salesmen samples as needed.
• Communicate regularly with the overseas production team and vendors.
• Create work-in-progress reports for the design team and additional reports to accurately monitor the product life cycle.

Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of technical experience in Men's sportswear
• Knowledge of cut /sew knit fabrications, wovens, and various outerwear across all product categories
• Extensive knowledge of garment construction / specs / fit
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Able to collaborate with internal cross-functional teams as well as with overseas partners
• Organizational skills with the ability to manage a timeline
• Knowledge of Excel, PLM, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design

Compensation/Benefits:

• Annual Salary $90,000 to $110,000 depending on experience.
• In office 4-days - NYC Midtown

This global private-label apparel company has been in business for over 30-years. They take pride in its culture, people, and products. They set the gold standard in design. If you are a pro-active TD who too is looking to make an impact in our dynamic team, we look forward to meeting you.