Associate Technical Designer

Diane Gilman (RTW Division) is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Associate Technical Designer to join our Technical Design team.

The ideal candidate will support the technical design process—ensuring fit, quality, and construction standards are maintained across all styles.

In this role, you will collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Production, and Overseas partners across multiple brands and categories of knit and soft woven women's wear.

This is a mid-level position. Candidates must have at least 4 years of working experience in Technical Design not including internships.

• Follow established fit standards and processes.
• Track, prepare and measure fit samples before fittings.
• Support Senior Technical Designer in reviewing and evaluating sample measurements and construction of all fit samples to determine they are meeting intended design requirements.
• Collaborate with design and production teams through live model fittings.
• Take clear notes for designated product area during fittings.
• Give input during fittings to communicate fit issues and give solutions to improve garment fit and construction.
• Issue revised product specifications and fit correction comments after the fittings in the PLM system. This includes photo or sketch corrections and pattern correction images as necessary.
• Work with the Production Team in meeting timelines and communicating the necessary information to the overseas factories.
• Check all grading and tolerances are updated properly for bulk production.
• Follow through with questions and requests from overseas partners via email.

• College or university level degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Technical Design, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of working experience in Technical Design is required in addition to or aside from internships.
• Experience in womenswear is required.
• Basic pattern making knowledge is required. Candidates must know how fit corrections will be conveyed in revising patterns to communicate with factories.
• Must be proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Excel, and PLM systems. Experience with Centric PLM is highly preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and meet seasonal deadlines.
• Experience working with overseas vendors in a corporate apparel environment.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Must be able to identify problems as well as create solutions to correct the issue.
• Ability to work closely in collaboration with all cross functional partners.
• Motivated to grow as a Technical Designer and willing to learn new ways of working.
• Proactive in following through with multiple priorities.
• Must be able to work onsite 5 days a week. This is not a hybrid role.