Assistant Technical Designer

Castlewood Apparel Corp • New York, NY

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

We're looking for a detail-driven Assistant Technical Designer to join our growing team and help bring high-performance sportswear and activewear to life. In this role, you'll work side-by-side with our Senior Technical Designer, partnering across design, production, and overseas factories to ensure every garment fits beautifully, performs flawlessly, and meets the highest construction standards. If you love the precision of a perfect fit, the energy of a fast-paced fitting room, and the satisfaction of seeing your work on the sales floor, we'd love to meet you.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of technical design experience, ideally in sportswear, activewear, or performance apparel
• Strong working knowledge of pattern making, garment construction, grading, and specing
• A sharp eye for fit, proportion, and detail, paired with the ability to communicate technical feedback clearly and constructively
• Confidence working with Alvanon forms and translating fit observations into actionable factory comments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and the broader Office suite; experience with PLM systems a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially when partnering with global factory teams
• A collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset and the kind of organizational skills that keep multiple styles, samples, and deadlines moving forward at once

Nice To Haves

• experience with PLM systems

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Senior Technical Designer on the full development lifecycle, from first prototype through production
• Lead and participate in daily fit sessions using Alvanon and other industry-standard dress forms, collaborating with design, production, and merchandising teams to refine fit, proportion, and construction
• Serve as a point of contact with overseas factories, communicating fit corrections, construction details, and specification updates with clarity and precision
• Evaluate fit on private label programs and deliver thoughtful, well-documented feedback to customer tech design teams
• Collaborate with design to build and refine spec packages for new and existing styles
• Track Fit, PP, and TOP samples through every stage, keeping development on schedule and flagging issues early
• Contribute to a culture of craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and creative problem-solving

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• annual year-end bonus
• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• a 401(k) plan
• paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed