Associate Technical Designer - Athleisure/Activewear/Sleepwear

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, Associate Technical Designer to join the team on-site at their Midtown Manhattan office. Responsibilities Work with multiple product categories (Athleisure, Sleep, Intimates, Swim, and Activewear) for Juniors, Missy, Plus, and Mens Knits and Wovens. Accurately measure Fit/PP/TOP samples Attend fit sessions and take detailed notes 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 Assist with keeping sample library organized Build collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams including design, merchandising, production, and sales. Qualifications Degree in Technical Design or Fashion Design 4+ years experience in Apparel Technical Design Knowledge of sewing construction, patternmaking, garment manufacturing, and fabrics. Proficient in PLM and Excel Clo3d experience is preferred Attention to detail, sense of urgency, willingness to learn, team-player Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment https://sweetapparelinc.com