Senior Technical Designer

Sweet Apparel is a leader in Junior's, Women's, Men's, and Kids fast fashion apparel. Sweet Apparel designs, manufactures, and imports apparel under its own labels as well as multiple Private labels. Our clothing can be found at major retailers including TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Ross, Forever 21, and more. The company is growing and looking for a full-time, Senior Technical Designer to join the team on-site at their Midtown Manhattan office.

Responsibilities

• Work with multiple product categories (Athleisure, Fashion Sportswear, Sweaters, Sleep & Intimates, Swim, and Activewear) for Juniors, Missy, Plus, and Men's Knits and Wovens.
• Accurately measure Fit/PP/TOP samples
• Lead fit sessions and determine necessary corrections
• Responsible for identifying and calling out any fit/construction/workmanship issues to be addressed and communicating all corrections and revisions to factory
• Create initial tech packs for costing and fit sample submits
• Ensure all corrections have been made at the pre-production sample stage to secure the fit/quality for production.
• Work with Private label accounts to achieve desired fit
• Knowledge of grading and ability to issue graded specs
• Ability to adhere to calendar to ensure deadlines are met
• Track and manage sample status
• Build collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams including design, merchandising, production, and sales.

Qualifications

• Degree in Technical Design or Fashion Design, required
• 8+ years experience in Technical Apparel Design, required
• Knowledge of sewing construction, patternmaking, garment manufacturing, and fabrics.
• Proficient in PLM and Excel
• Attention to detail, sense of urgency, willingness to learn, team-player
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment