Temp, Women's Technical Design

KITH • New York, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Kith is seeking a temporary Technical Designer for the Women’s Technical Design team, supporting knitwear, cut-and-sew, and activewear. The position is based at the company’s Williamsburg, Brooklyn headquarters and is 100% on-site, five days per week. The successful candidate has 3–5 years of apparel technical design experience, understands the brand identity, and is organized, accountable, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. The role covers technical aspects of garment production, fit and construction, supplier communication, grading, and the creation and maintenance of detailed tech packs.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in a similar apparel technical design role, including multi-product experience.
• Exceptional understanding of garment construction and quality control.
• Experience working directly with manufacturers.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly in fit and construction precision.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a solutions-oriented approach.
• Strong time-management, organizational, and prioritization skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet calendar deadlines.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of pattern making and garment construction is beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of construction and experience with cut-and-sew tops, fleece tops, and bottoms.
• Ability to contribute positively to a team and maintain a professional, mature presence.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and special projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality where appropriate.
• Confidence using Illustrator.
• Willingness to work on-site five days per week.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of pattern making and garment construction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical aspects of garment production to help ensure high-quality, functional products.
• Lead live fit sessions and other cross-functional team meetings.
• Document fitting comments clearly and provide actionable pattern amendment instructions.
• Manage grading and tolerance rules.
• Communicate directly with overseas suppliers to troubleshoot pattern corrections and construction-related issues.
• Create and maintain detailed tech packs with accurate specifications and construction details.
• Respond constructively to changing priorities and identify solutions to challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed