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Freelance Technical Designer _ Athleisure and Lounge

New York, NY 20037

Posted: 03/13/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Product Design & Merchandising Job Number: AV641958313

Job Description

Freelance Technical Designer, Athleisure and Lounge
Our client is looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Technical Designer to join their team. In this role, you will examine sketches and analyze design ideas to evaluate their feasibility, collaborate with designers, manufacturers, and vendors, and use your skills and expert eye to ensure that the best products are produced. You will be a key player in the sample fitting process and recommend fit changes for product production.  A successful technical designer will be passionate, fashion-forward, and possess great technical acumen. Ideal candidates should be deadline-driven, have a keen eye for detail, and demonstrate sound knowledge of industry-related software.
 
Core Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with designers, manufacturers, vendors, and clients to ensure that product specifications are viable;
  • Play a major role in the sample fittings for several product categories and recommend fit changes and garment spec changes needed to execute the best product in production; 
  • Communicate with factory vendors for any corrections in a timely fashion
  • Analyze and examine designs and determine required resources and project deadlines
  • Implement design changes and make contingency plans as necessary
  • Visit manufacturing sites and report back to product developer
  • Establish quality control standards
  • Ensure all products are high-quality and that they conform to standards and brand values
  • Evaluate prototypes and inspect finished products to ensure that they are free from defects and in line with product specifications
  • Adhere to all the quality control requirements and standards
  • Stay up to date with the latest techniques in the development of garments. 
 
Minimum Qualifications:
  • 3-5 years of experience as a Technical Designer, or a similar role
 
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Strong technical knowledge of pattern making and garment construction
  • Experience working on Athletic and Lounge Apparel categories
  • The ability to justify design changes and possess excellent problem-solving skills
  • Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
  • Deadline-driven and committed to quality
  • Practical experience with software like Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and CAD.
 
This is estimated to be a 4 month project.
Hourly rate of $35-$55.

Meet Your Recruiter

Alonya Van Rooyen

From South Africa originally, Alonya has over 15 years of experience in fashion, accessories, footwear, & textiles. She has worked in various design and product development roles globally, including South Africa, Europe, and the US, giving her an international perspective on the industries.

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