Senior Technical Designer / Fit Specialist

M.M. LaFleur•New York, NY

3d•$120,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role owns the fit and technical design process end-to-end, from initial tech pack creation through final production approval. Working closely with Design, Product Development, production and merchandising.

Requirements

8+ years in technical design, with strong tailoring experience
Extensive experience leading fittings
Strong understanding of fabric properties, with the ability to make informed style and design recommendations based on fabric characteristics
Experience communicating with overseas factories
Strong grading and construction knowledge
Versatile and willing to contribute across all levels of the technical design process, from day-to-day administrative tasks to more advanced high level technical responsibilities
Thrives in a small-team environment and is comfortable wearing multiple hats and taking ownership of tasks across the development process

Nice To Haves

Experience with knitwear a plus
Hands-on pattern knowledge (draping/flat pattern a plus)

Responsibilities

Spec all sample stages (Protos, PP ,and TOP), ensuring measurements and construction align with brand standards
Lead all fittings: cut and pin garments on form or model, direct real-time adjustments, and consult on construction methods and pattern corrections
Review and mark up patterns as needed, working directly with factories to resolve fit issues
Complete detailed fit notes after every fitting and update tech packs with accurate post-fitting measurements
Build tech packs from scratch for new styles across all categories, focusing on construction details and target spec
Drive fit standardization initiatives and serve as the final point of consultation on fit-related decisions