PSI (Proteam Solutions)
Technical Designer – Sleepwear & Women’s Apparel (Hybrid)
A leading women’s fashion organization is seeking an experienced
Technical Designer
with a specialization in
sleepwear and women’s apparel . This role supports a cross‑functional technical design team and partners closely with Design, Merchandising, Raw Materials, Regional Technical Design, Product Development, Product Performance, Production & Sourcing, QA, and global vendor partners. The Technical Designer will contribute to all facets of product development, ensuring high standards of fit, construction, quality, and brand integrity across categories.
Base pay range $40.00/hr - $48.00/hr
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a functional expert and product guardian within the assigned categories, ensuring adherence to brand standards.
Support a cohesive team environment built on open communication, collaboration, and shared values.
Evaluate proto samples for construction, design intent, fit accuracy, and overall workmanship.
Lead fit sessions on live models; clearly communicate corrections to vendors using written documentation, measurements, technical sketches, and digital imagery.
Partner with Design to interpret and execute design intent before transitioning styles to regional technical design partners for fit approval cycles.
Manage workflow, ensuring all technical milestones align with seasonal calendar deadlines.
Identify potential production, quality, or costing challenges; recommend solutions to mitigate risk across the development cycle.
Collaborate with cross‑functional partners to align on product performance expectations tied to brand identity.
Maintain broad knowledge of the end‑to‑end product development process, including patternmaking, construction, grading, costs, materials, and factory capabilities.
Conduct competitive analysis to inform development and ensure best‑in‑class fit and comfort.
Present technical information and recommendations to cross‑functional teams, adapting communication for each stakeholder group.
Support feedback analysis from merchants, design partners, and regional teams; propose technical adjustments based on customer insights.
Participate in new initiatives, process enhancements, and department‑wide projects.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Technical Design, Fashion Design, or equivalent technical training.
6–8 years of experience in sleepwear and women’s apparel; knowledge of intimates, sport bras, and shapewear is strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of patternmaking, grading, fit, construction standards, and garment engineering.
Knowledge of factory construction methods, manufacturing machinery, and raw materials.
Experience with PDM/PLM systems; 3D design software (Clo3D, Browzwear, etc.) is a plus.
Exceptional organizational skills, including sample management, fit comment documentation, and calendar tracking.
Strong note‑taking, communication, and problem‑solving skills; ability to operate with accuracy in a fast‑paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Additional Information This position supports both women’s sleepwear and broader apparel categories, working across multiple brands and partnering closely with key cross‑functional groups to ensure alignment with design aesthetic and product strategy.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Contract
Job function Design
Industries Retail Apparel and Fashion
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Technical Designer
with a specialization in
sleepwear and women’s apparel . This role supports a cross‑functional technical design team and partners closely with Design, Merchandising, Raw Materials, Regional Technical Design, Product Development, Product Performance, Production & Sourcing, QA, and global vendor partners. The Technical Designer will contribute to all facets of product development, ensuring high standards of fit, construction, quality, and brand integrity across categories.
Base pay range $40.00/hr - $48.00/hr
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a functional expert and product guardian within the assigned categories, ensuring adherence to brand standards.
Support a cohesive team environment built on open communication, collaboration, and shared values.
Evaluate proto samples for construction, design intent, fit accuracy, and overall workmanship.
Lead fit sessions on live models; clearly communicate corrections to vendors using written documentation, measurements, technical sketches, and digital imagery.
Partner with Design to interpret and execute design intent before transitioning styles to regional technical design partners for fit approval cycles.
Manage workflow, ensuring all technical milestones align with seasonal calendar deadlines.
Identify potential production, quality, or costing challenges; recommend solutions to mitigate risk across the development cycle.
Collaborate with cross‑functional partners to align on product performance expectations tied to brand identity.
Maintain broad knowledge of the end‑to‑end product development process, including patternmaking, construction, grading, costs, materials, and factory capabilities.
Conduct competitive analysis to inform development and ensure best‑in‑class fit and comfort.
Present technical information and recommendations to cross‑functional teams, adapting communication for each stakeholder group.
Support feedback analysis from merchants, design partners, and regional teams; propose technical adjustments based on customer insights.
Participate in new initiatives, process enhancements, and department‑wide projects.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Technical Design, Fashion Design, or equivalent technical training.
6–8 years of experience in sleepwear and women’s apparel; knowledge of intimates, sport bras, and shapewear is strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of patternmaking, grading, fit, construction standards, and garment engineering.
Knowledge of factory construction methods, manufacturing machinery, and raw materials.
Experience with PDM/PLM systems; 3D design software (Clo3D, Browzwear, etc.) is a plus.
Exceptional organizational skills, including sample management, fit comment documentation, and calendar tracking.
Strong note‑taking, communication, and problem‑solving skills; ability to operate with accuracy in a fast‑paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Additional Information This position supports both women’s sleepwear and broader apparel categories, working across multiple brands and partnering closely with key cross‑functional groups to ensure alignment with design aesthetic and product strategy.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Contract
Job function Design
Industries Retail Apparel and Fashion
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