Nili Lotan New York · 5 hours ago
Freelance Senior Technical Designer
NYC Metro Area
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$65/hr - $70/hr
10+ years expNili Lotan New York is seeking a highly skilled Freelance Senior Technical Designer to support their Technical Design Department in the development and production of women's ready-to-wear collections. The role involves overseeing fit and technical design, managing fittings, and collaborating with various teams to ensure high standards of craftsmanship and fit.
Fashion
Responsibilities
Oversee all aspects of fit and technical design for woven, PFD, and leather categories
Manage fittings from SMS through production, ensuring consistency of fit and brand standards across all styles
Communicate fit comments, construction details, and pattern adjustments clearly and efficiently to cross-functional teams and factory partners
Maintain and update detailed technical packages, including graded specs, fit photos, and construction notes
Partner with patternmakers and graders to ensure precision in pattern execution, grading, and fabric utilization
Work closely with the Production team to ensure fit approvals and pre-production (PP) samples meet schedule and quality requirements
Coordinate fittings with internal teams, models, and patternmakers; document fit notes and communicate all updates to relevant departments
Conduct and interpret fabric shrink tests and other technical evaluations to ensure fabric performance aligns with development samples
Ensure fit consistency and construction integrity across core and carryover styles
Support factories and production partners with technical guidance to uphold the brand’s standards of craftsmanship and finish
Qualification
Required
Minimum 10 years of experience in Technical Design and/or Pattern Making, with a strong background in luxury women's ready-to-wear
Deep technical knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, and fit for premium and designer-level apparel
Proven experience working with both domestic and international manufacturers
Highly proficient in Excel, PLM, PDM, ERP, or RLM systems; ability to maintain accurate technical documentation
Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
Strong communication and collaboration skills; able to work fluidly with cross-functional partners in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Quick-thinking, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple priorities independently
A flexible and positive attitude, with the ability to integrate seamlessly into an established team environment
Company
Nili Lotan New York
Facebook » facebook.com/nililotan Twitter » twitter.com/nililotan Instagram » @nililotan Pinterest » pinterest.com/nililotan/ Nili Lotan is an Israeli-born and New York-based fashion designer.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kristin Elizabeth Knapp
Chief Digital Officer (CDO)
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