Women's Technical Designer

About the role

Kith is looking for a Women's Technical Designer to join its Women's Technical Design team in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The role focuses on knitwear, cut & sew, fleece and activewear, but suits a versatile designer comfortable across multiple categories including wovens. It is a full-time, 100% on-site position with a salary of $80,000-$92,000 annually.

Key responsibilities

• Manage technical development from initial development through production, ensuring garments meet design intent, fit, construction and quality standards.
• Create and maintain technical packages with measurements, specifications and construction details, and set grading standards and fit consistency.
• Review samples critically and lead live fitting sessions, turning fit observations into pattern corrections and construction instructions.
• Work with Design, Merchandising and Production, and communicate directly with overseas manufacturers and vendors to resolve technical issues and keep development calendars on track.

Required profile

• 3-5 years of apparel technical design experience, preferably across multiple product categories.
• Hands-on experience with women's cut & sew tops, fleece, knitwear and activewear; woven experience is a plus.
• Direct experience working with overseas manufacturers and vendors.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, pattern development, fit and quality control.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator.
• Knowledge of grading, measurement tolerances and technical specifications.
• Patternmaking and garment construction knowledge is highly beneficial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, strong organization and problem-solving skills.