Our client, a luxury apparel company, is hiring a Freelance Men's Technical Designer to join the team in New York, NY (onsite) . The ideal candidate is a highly experienced, self-directed technical designer who can work independently, establish technical design processes from the ground up, and oversee the full product lifecycle across all men's apparel classifications. This is a full-time, temporary freelance position beginning Tuesday, October 20, 2026, and continuing for approximately two weeks. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM. Candidates must be available to work onsite at their New York City showroom. A background check must clear before the start date. Job Duties Include
- Manage the full technical design lifecycle from initial concept and first prototype through fit approvals, pre-production (PP) samples, and final production sign-off.
- Create and maintain detailed tech packs, including specifications, construction details, graded measurements, and technical callouts.
- Apply advanced knowledge of flat pattern construction and grading across the full US men's size scale and all apparel classifications.
- Lead fit sessions on a male fit model, identify fit and construction issues, and communicate clear technical corrections to vendors.
- Serve as the primary technical contact for domestic and overseas factories, managing technical comments, revisions, and approvals.
- Establish fit standards, construction standards, grade rules, and approval workflows from the ground up.
- Collaborate with design, product development, and sourcing teams to bring products to market while maintaining quality and design intent.
- Provide cost-engineering input on construction and material selections to support manufacturability and cost targets.
- 7+ years of technical design experience in menswear, including at least 2 years in a senior or managerial capacity.
- Hands-on technical design experience across all men's apparel classifications, including wovens, knits, fleece, outerwear, activewear, performance wear, and lifestyle sportswear.
- Deep knowledge of fitting, flat pattern construction, pattern evaluation, and grading across the full US men's size scale.
- Experience working directly with pattern makers and reviewing and correcting factory grading.
- Experience collaborating with overseas manufacturers on technical comments, fit corrections, and production approvals.
- Ability to work independently, take ownership of the full technical design process, and establish workflows without existing infrastructure.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office/Excel, and PLM systems.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- A bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, Apparel Merchandising, Textile Science, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent experience demonstrating technical design expertise.
- Experience in luxury or premium apparel and cross-cultural vendor communication is a plus.
Freelance Men's Technical Design Manager in new york at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and onsite.