Senior Technical Designer, Soft Wovens

Overview

Veronica Beard is seeking a talented and detail-oriented Senior Technical Designer to join our Soft Wovens Technical Design Department. This position is based in our NYC Corporate Office and reports to the Senior Director of Technical Design. The Senior Technical Designer is responsible for all technical aspects of the development and pre-production process, ensuring our soft woven garments meet quality standards and consistently reflect the brand aesthetic.

This role requires strong fitting expertise, the ability to identify balance-related fit and construction issues, and the technical knowledge to recommend accurate pattern adjustments. The Senior Technical Designer will translate design concepts into actionable technical specifications and prepare comprehensive tech packs with minimal guidance. The ideal candidate has a strong background in technical design, pattern making, fit, and garment construction. In addition, the Senior Technical Designer will manage a team of three direct reports, fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment and ensuring the team delivers consistent, brand-right quality throughout the development and pre-production process.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Product Development, Production, and Raw Materials teams to meet seasonal and calendar deadlines without compromising quality or design intent.
• Lead fittings on live models for designated product categories (Tops, Dresses, Skirts).
• Provide expert technical guidance to refine patterns, adjust proportions, and ensure garment drape and balance.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive tech packs, including detailed fit comments, sketches/photos, and all necessary specifications.
• Provide clear, solution-oriented direction to overseas partners and factories to drive consistent quality, resolve technical challenges, and support on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with domestic pattern makers and factories to troubleshoot technical issues, ensure accurate execution, and communicate precise fit and construction corrections.
• Allocate and oversee freelance pattern maker and technical designer workload.
• Analyze product returns, customer feedback, and fit issues to continually improve garment performance.
• Track and manage workflow, reviewing and sharing style status with the Production team on a weekly basis.
• Maintain the pattern/block library and ensure consistent and effective utilization across seasons.
• Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of three direct reports, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Oversee the maintenance and continual refinement of the company’s standard grading, partnering with the whole Technical Design team to support fit consistency and brand standards.
• Proactively troubleshoot challenges related to pattern, fit, and fabric behavior by anticipating tolerance, drape, or construction issues, validating solutions and guiding factories toward best-practice execution.
• Partner with the Senior Director on special projects within the soft wovens category as needed.

• 12+ years of experience as a Womenswear Technical Designer with a strong background in Soft Wovens.
• Demonstrated ability to lead live-model fittings with precision and expertise.
• Strong knowledge of innovative garment construction methods.
• Advanced understanding of pattern making, draping, and grading.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey fit and construction corrections to both overseas and domestic partners.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with all cross-functional teams.
• Ability to oversee a complex category while maintaining focus on product quality and seasonal deliverables.
• Highly organized, flexible, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office Suite, and PLM systems.
• Experience with Gerber is a plus.

The base salary range for this role is between $125,000 and $145,000. The relevant base salary will vary depending on wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including…