Designer - Temp

Steve Madden • New York, NY

4h • $40 - $55 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Temporary Apparel Designer to join our Design team for a 2–3 month assignment. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced designer with a strong background in contemporary ready-to-wear and dresses to make an immediate impact and help support the team through a critical product development period. The primary focus of this role will be creating and maintaining Excel-based tech packs, with additional support across technical design and product development as needed. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of garment construction, can clearly communicate design intent through technical specifications and callouts, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of apparel design experience, preferably within the contemporary RTW market
• Experience designing dresses and women's ready-to-wear
• Strong proficiency in Excel-based tech packs
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator
• Ability to create clean, accurate technical flats
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, fabrication, and technical specifications
• Ability to accurately spec garments and provide detailed construction callouts
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with a Design team
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach with the ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Fashion Design or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain detailed Excel tech packs for apparel styles
• Develop clear and accurate technical specifications, measurements, and garment construction callouts
• Sketch accurate garment flats using Adobe Illustrator
• Occasionally update and maintain seasonal linesheets
• Partner with the Design team to ensure technical details and design intent are accurately communicated to vendors
• Review and update tech packs based on samples, comments, and development changes
• Support the Design team with additional product development needs as deadlines require
• Manage multiple styles and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Help troubleshoot technical and construction-related questions throughout the development process

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level