Technical Designer
About The Position
MZ Wallace is seeking a Technical Designer to develop and maintain seasonal collections. The role calls for someone highly organized, detail-oriented, adaptable to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment, creative, passionate about the product, and equipped with an elevated aesthetic. The Technical Designer develops and maintains technical packs and product details from initial prototype through production, supports seasonal design and product-development processes, and maintains accurate data, samples, and archives. The role works across design and product teams to communicate updates, manage calendars and systems, and help ensure products reflect the brand’s design standards and quality.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of professional experience in handbag design, or relevant coursework.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating an elevated aesthetic and understanding of design principles, materials, construction techniques, and current trends.
- Excellent sketching, CAD, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and Illustrator, and Microsoft Office.
- Detail-oriented, with strong communication and organizational skills.
- Self-starter able to multitask and work independently as well as as part of a team.
Nice To Haves
- PLM experience preferred; WFX is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Execute new silhouettes by creating clear, precise technical packs from first prototype through production.
- Incorporate detailed callouts as directed by the Designer or shown in design sketches, including print-cut direction, print placement, and material placement.
- Develop and update technical packs for new hardware and maintain an accurate, well-organized digital and in-studio library.
- Own the technical-pack and style-development calendar and communicate timelines clearly across teams.
- Ensure technical packs align with brand DNA and quality standards; review each sample received for function and detailing.
- Assist the Designer with research into competitor hardware, details, and construction techniques.
- Produce prints, scale studies, and mockups as needed.
- Draw technical line drawings for wholesale line sheets.
- Maintain organization and accuracy across the design studio, mood boards, and sample library.
- Take notes at design and sketch meetings and capture seasonal updates.
- Track and manage technical details from sample through production across all systems and platforms.
- Manage the WFX seasonal library, including additions and drops, sample requests, name updates, style numbers, and technical specifications.
- Support PLM/WFX data integrity across seasons by auditing for missing specifications, duplicate styles, and outdated callouts.
- Ensure design updates are accurately communicated to the Product Team throughout seasonal development, edits week, and late additions or drops, including bag details and functionality for buyer and product strategy conversations.
- Maintain and distribute seasonal archives and sample-sale inventory.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries with annual bonus eligibility.
- Annual performance appraisal and compensation review.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Pre-tax transit accounts.
- Vacation, personal, and holiday time off.
- Free and discounted MZW product.
- Fully stocked kitchen and weekly catered lunches.
- Happy hours on the roof deck and seasonal team outings.
- Continuing education.
- Beautiful SoHo office.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
