Freelance Technical Designer - Private Label Apparel
Li & Fung · New York City · $50–$55/hr (stated in the posting)
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Join our dynamic team and take your career to the next level with our innovative and fast-paced apparel organization. We are seeking a skilled Freelance Technical Designer to support the technical development and execution of Men’s and Women’s apparel across multiple product categories within our LF Markets Private Label Apparel division. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the fit, quality, construction integrity, and technical accuracy of products from development through production. You will partner closely with Design, Merchandising, Product Development, Production, and global sourcing teams to support the successful execution of our Private Label apparel business across a variety of Men’s and Women’s categories.
This position requires strong technical expertise in garment construction, patternmaking, fit development, fabric performance, and manufacturing processes across a broad range of apparel categories. If you have a keen eye for detail, a passion for bringing product to life, and strong technical design experience across Men’s and Women’s apparel, we would love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical design support across Men’s and Women’s apparel categories, ensuring optimal fit, construction, quality, and consistency.
- Create and maintain detailed tech packs, graded specifications, BOMs, construction pages, and fit documentation using PLM and Excel.
- Apply strong garment construction, patternmaking, grading, and fit knowledge when reviewing and refining styles across various product categories.
- Conduct fittings independently and provide clear, detailed fit comments focused on consistency, functionality, quality, and commercialization.
- Evaluate and measure samples from prototype through TOP approval, ensuring accuracy and consistency across size ranges.
- Partner closely with Design to maintain the intended aesthetic while resolving technical, fit, and construction challenges.
- Communicate effectively with factories and overseas partners regarding fit corrections, construction details, fabric performance, quality issues, and execution solutions.
- Track sample development and approvals against seasonal calendars to support on-time delivery.
- Establish and maintain fit, construction, and quality standards across product categories.
- Troubleshoot technical issues related to fit, garment construction, fabric performance, shrinkage, stretch and recovery, seam construction, and overall garment performance.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing, and Production teams to support end-to-end product development.
- Maintain accurate technical documentation, specifications, comments, and approvals within PLM systems.
- Manage multiple styles, categories, priorities, and deadlines effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Provide additional technical design support based on customer and business needs.
Skills & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Technical Design, Apparel Design, Textile Science, or a related field preferred.
- 5–7+ years of technical design experience across Men’s and/or Women’s apparel, with experience across multiple product categories preferred.
- Strong knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, grading, fit development, fabric performance, and manufacturing processes.
- Strong understanding of woven and knit fabrications, garment construction, fit standards, and product quality across a range of apparel categories.
- Proven ability to independently lead fittings from development through TOP approval.
- Experience working with major retail customers and managing customer-specific technical requirements preferred.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and global vendors.
- High proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Excel, and PLM systems.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple styles, product categories, and seasonal deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Compensation & Benefits
The approximate hourly rate range for this position is $50.00–$55.00 per hour. The offered hourly rate will vary based on role requirements, skill set, and years of experience.
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