24 Seven Talent · 1 day ago
Freelance Technical Designer
NYC Metro Area
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$55/hr - $65/hr
5+ years exp24 Seven Talent is seeking an experienced Freelance Technical Designer specializing in soft wovens for womens and unisex products. This role focuses on the technical development of woven dresses and requires collaboration with design and production teams to ensure quality and fit standards are met.
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Hiring Manager
Sarah Stanley Tyczka
Responsibilities
Lead the technical development of soft woven womens and unisex styles , with a strong focus on dresses (day, evening, and occasion)
Create, update, and maintain detailed technical packages (tech packs) including construction details, callouts, BOMs, and graded measurement specs
Translate design sketches, inspiration, and draped concepts into accurate flat sketches and technical specifications suitable for sample rooms and factories
Ensure all garments meet designer brand standards for quality, finish, proportion, and fit
Lead and/or participate in fit sessions on live models and/or mannequins; take clear, detailed notes for revisions
Assess fit, balance, proportion, and wearability for womens and unisex soft wovens, especially dresses, tops, and bottoms
Issue precise pattern and construction corrections to vendors and pattern makers
Track and manage all fit comments across multiple rounds of protos, SMS, PPS, and TOPs to ensure continuous improvement and consistency
Work closely with internal and external pattern makers to achieve desired silhouettes and drape in soft wovens
Propose and validate construction methods suitable for delicate and fluid woven fabrics (e.g., linings, seam finishes, closures, interfacings)
Anticipate how different woven fabrications will affect fit and construction (shrinkage, skew, torque, stability, and drape) and adjust specs accordingly
Ensure all construction details are in line with premium/designer quality expectations and brand identity
Partner closely with design to preserve the aesthetic vision while ensuring technical feasibility and production efficiency
Collaborate with product development, production, and overseas vendors to resolve issues quickly and maintain calendar deadlines
Communicate clearly and consistently with factories, providing detailed corrections, diagrams, and reference images where necessary
Support the team with technical problem-solving for new construction techniques, complex drapes, and special details
Maintain organized records of specs, comments, approvals, and versions for each style
Ensure all technical deliverables meet seasonal milestones and align with the development and production calendars
Help refine and uphold Alexander Wang’s internal technical standards for soft woven product and contribute to best practices documentation
Qualification
Required
MUST understand designer brands – direct experience working with high-end, luxury, or advanced contemporary labels is required
5+ years as a Technical Designer in women's apparel, with a proven focus on soft wovens (dresses strongly preferred)
Demonstrated expertise in womens and unisex fit, including graded specs, blocks, and size standards
Advanced proficiency in: Creating and managing detailed tech packs (PLM or Excel-based systems)
Flat sketching (Adobe Illustrator or equivalent)
Measurement, grading, and fit evaluation
Strong knowledge of garment construction, sewing, and pattern-making principles specifically for wovens (including bias cuts, intricate seaming, and complex drapes)
Proven ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines in a fast-paced designer environment
Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills for interaction with both internal teams and overseas vendors
Company
24 Seven Talent
24 Seven partners with companies to get marketing, creative, and digital work done by providing the right talent, innovation, and insights.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Morgan Stanley Asia
2016-10-06Private Equity
Leadership Team
Celeste Gudas
Chairwoman, Founder
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