OverviewThis role owns the fit and technical design process end-to-end, from initial tech pack creation through final production approval. Working closely with Design, Product Development, production and merchandising
Key Responsibilities• Spec all sample stages (Protos, PP ,and TOP), ensuring measurements and construction align with brand standards
• Lead all fittings: cut and pin garments on form or model, direct real-time adjustments, and consult on construction methods and pattern corrections
• Review and mark up patterns as needed, working directly with factories to resolve fit issues
• Complete detailed fit notes after every fitting and update tech packs with accurate post-fitting measurements
• Build tech packs from scratch for new styles across all categories, focusing on construction details and target spec
• Drive fit standardization initiatives and serve as the final point of consultation on fit-related decisions
Qualifications• 8+ years in technical design, with strong tailoring experience
• Extensive experience leading fittings
• Strong understanding of fabric properties, with the ability to make informed style and design recommendations based on fabric characteristics
• Experience communicating with overseas factories
• Experience with knitwear a plus
• Hands-on pattern knowledge (draping/flat pattern a plus)
• Strong grading and construction knowledge
• Versatile and willing to contribute across all levels of the technical design process, from day-to-day administrative tasks to more advanced high level technical responsibilities
• Thrives in a small-team environment and is comfortable wearing multiple hats and taking ownership of tasks across the development process
This is a hybrid position based out of our corporate office in lower Manhattan. This role should work from the office 3 days per week.
If you are a New York City applicant:
- The estimated pay range for this role, based in New York City, is $120,000-140,000.
- This role will be eligible to participate in our company's equity program, 401k program, and benefits.
Our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size and industry, and are one part of many compensation, benefits and other reward opportunities we provide.
Individual pay rate decisions are based on a number of factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skill set, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company.
The range above is for the expectations as laid out in the job description, however we are often open to a wide variety of profiles, and recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced (or more senior) than this job description as posted. If that ends up being the case, the updated salary range will be communicated to you as a candidate.
