Technical Designer – Intimates/Apparel
Contract | 3 Months | Onsite (Manhattan, NY 10038)
Pay Range: $40–$45 per hour (W2)
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Technical Designer to join our intimates/apparel team on a contract basis. This role will be supporting the PINK intimates and apparel line. You will play a critical part in ensuring the fit, comfort, and quality of our products while collaborating closely with design and cross-functional partners.
This is a fully onsite role in Manhattan, NY (zip 10038), working 4–5 days a week, ~40 hours per week.
Responsibilities
- Execute the technical design process from development through final fit.
- Analyze and evaluate garments to develop correct fit specifications.
- Ensure products meet established fit, quality, manufacturer capability, and cost standards.
- Participate in/own fittings; write detailed fit comments and make pattern corrections.
- Develop and maintain tech packs and technical specifications.
- Communicate approvals and corrections to vendors/factories.
- Partner with factories to ensure prototypes maintain design integrity while meeting quality and cost targets.
- Provide guidance to Assistant/Associate Technical Designers as needed.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in technical design with intimates/apparel.
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, or equivalent experience.
- Strong expertise in fittings, fit comments, pattern corrections, and tech packs.
- Proficiency in Centric PLM, Excel, Illustrator, and Flex PLM.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills; ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Collaborative, approachable, and agile in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be willing and able to work onsite, 4–5 days per week.
What Will Make You Stand Out
- Specific expertise with product categories (bras, panties, sleepwear, loungewear, etc.).
- Strong examples of detailed fit comments provided to factories/vendors.
- Experience balancing design intent with cost and manufacturing capabilities.
- Volunteer or community service involvement.
- Ability to handle fast-paced project timelines with flexibility and professionalism.
Contract Details
- Length: 3 months (no extension planned)
- Hours: 40 per week, onsite in Manhattan, NY (10038)
- Pay: $40–$45 per hour (W2)
- Start Date: ASAP
Benefits that Russell Tobin offers:
Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.