Freelance Technical Designer - Women's Wovens

Job Title: Freelance Technical Designer - Women's Wovens Location: New York, NY Overview

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Technical Designer to support the Women's Wovens business across all aspects of the product lifecycle, from concept through final development. This role will partner closely with Design, Production, and vendor teams to ensure consistent fit, quality, construction, and product execution.

Responsibilities

• Support the Women's Wovens business across all aspects of the product lifecycle, from concept through final development.
• Partner closely with Design, Production, and vendor teams to ensure consistent fit, quality, construction, and product execution.
• Represent company fit standards and construction requirements throughout the development process.
• Communicate fit, construction, and quality expectations to vendors.
• Identify construction issues and quality concerns, providing recommendations for resolution.
• Lead and facilitate fit sessions, ensuring consistency in fit and product execution.
• Serve as a technical resource within the department, leveraging strong patternmaking and garment construction knowledge.
• Manage sample tracking reports and development timelines.
• Support onboarding of new vendor partners.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to meet product development milestones and deadlines.
• Support in-office fittings, approvals, and product development meetings as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Art, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of Technical Design experience within woven apparel.
• Strong patternmaking and pattern correction skills.
• Extensive knowledge of garment construction, fit, and quality standards.
• Experience leading fit sessions and communicating fit corrections to vendors.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and technical product development tools.
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.