Technical Design Freelancer

Hill House Home•New York, NY

8h•$45 - $55•Hybrid

About The Position

Hill House Home is seeking an experienced Temporary Technical Designer to support our New York Team. This role will support the Product team for a 6 month term. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate fit, construction, and quality across proto, fit, and production samples. The ideal candidate brings strong pattern knowledge, excellent communication skills, and experience working closely with cross-functional partners and vendors. This role is a hybrid position, working from our NYC offices 3-4 days per week.

Requirements

5-7+ years of experience
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, or a related field
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, and CAD software for creating technical sketches and specifications
Strong understanding of garment construction, pattern making, grading, and textiles
Excellent organizational skills with a keen attention to detail
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate technical information clearly

Nice To Haves

Experience with PLM systems is a plus

Responsibilities

Partner with Design and Development teams to understand garment fit, construction, and material intent at the hand-off stage
Maintain and update tech packs for production, ensuring accurate construction details, POMs, and technical sketches, while keeping consistency across seasonal styles
Measure and evaluate incoming production samples, preparing them for fittings and analyzing for accuracy and quality
Attend and lead production fittings as needed, taking detailed notes while identifying issues and providing recommendations for improvements
Communicate style updates clearly to overseas factories in a timely manner, addressing fit, construction, and workmanship enhancements
Issue and approve graded specifications for photoshoot samples and at final approval stage - while conducting periodic plus-size fittings to support accurate and inclusive sizing
Update WIP and track factory timelines in tandem with personal workload to ensure all deliverables are on time and maintained
Manage personal workflow and workload to ensure timely delivery of all assigned product areas
Ensure fit consistency across related styles and uphold brand standards in alignment with customer feedback
Support TOP sample management, ensuring final samples meet all expectations
Provide accurate production specifications for the eCommerce team to support customer knowledge on Hill House Home product and fit
Perform additional duties as needed in support of company goals and daily operations