Technical Designer - Women Knitwear
Top Echelon Network (recruiter member boards)
New York, NY · Posted August 26, 2026
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About the job
Job Title
Technical Designer - Women's Knitwear
Responsibilities:
Manage the product lifecycle from pre-fitting through production fit approval
Conduct fittings with live fit models by measuring garments, taking detailed fitting notes, editing comments, documenting fit corrections, and communicating updates to overseas teams and factories
Partner with the Director of Technical Designer to create comprehensive initial technical packages and final full graded specifications
Work under the guidance of the Director of Technical Designer to execute necessary fit corrections, using diagrams and garment patterns effectively to achieve the desired fit, silhouette, and style
Facilitate communication with overseas offices and vendors to identify and resolve garment construction and production issues
Meet with the Production team weekly to review sample approval status and support compliance with the Time and Action Calendar
Interact regularly with agents, overseas offices, and vendors to help problem-solve garment engineering issues throughout the product lifecycle
Maintain accurate and detailed technical documentation throughout the development and production process
Experience needed: 3 years minimum of experience working with apparel - women's knitwear is a plus, but open to backgrounds in menswear, childrenswear, etc.
*In office work with some work from home flexibility on Fridays*