Freelance Men's Technical Design Manager

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. Manage the full technical design lifecycle from initial concept and first prototype through fit approvals, pre-production (PP) samples, and final production sign-off. 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. 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.

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.

Thank you for your application. This role may also be eligible for additional compensation including incentive pay, discretionary bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, details of which will be provided during the hiring process. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law. We will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact refer to our website: for access to our Right to Work and E-Verify.