Technical Designer, Sweaters

BCI Brands•New York, NY

1d•$90,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Sweater Technical Designer manages the technical aspects of sweater production and ensures designs are accurately translated from concept to final product. The role requires a detailed-oriented professional with strong knowledge of sweater construction, knit techniques, and garment fit. The designer works with designers, pattern makers, and manufacturers to ensure products meet brand standards for quality, fit, and aesthetics. The position creates and reviews technical packages, conducts fit sessions, analyzes samples, communicates technical feedback, and reviews pre-production and production samples. It also involves applying knowledge of yarns, knitting machines, and knitting techniques to support production, resolving technical issues with cross-functional teams, collaborating with the design team, and maintaining records of specifications, fit comments, and revisions throughout development and production.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or a related field.
Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a technical designer, focused on knitwear, particularly sweaters.
Strong knowledge of sweater construction, knitting techniques, yarn properties, and garment fit.
Proficiency in creating and updating technical packages and using design software such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey technical information clearly to internal teams and external manufacturers.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with domestic and international factories.
Knowledge of sustainable knitwear practices.
Centric PLM experience.

Responsibilities

Create and review technical packages for sweater designs, including yarn, stitch, construction, measurement, and finishing specifications.
Conduct fit sessions, analyze garment samples, provide actionable feedback, and make adjustments as needed.
Collaborate with domestic and international manufacturers to resolve technical issues, clarify design intent, and ensure accurate sample production.
Review and approve pre-production and production samples for consistency in fit, construction, and quality.
Apply knowledge of yarns, knitting machines, and knitting techniques to optimize production and achieve design outcomes.
Identify and resolve production technical issues with cross-functional teams to support timely solutions.
Work with the design team to align final products with creative vision and technical and production requirements.
Maintain accurate records of technical specifications, fit comments, and revisions throughout development and production.