Technical Designer, Casual Sleepwear

Aquent is thrilled to partner with a globally recognized leader in apparel and intimates, a brand celebrated for empowering confidence and comfort through its iconic sleepwear and intimate collections. This company is at the forefront of fashion, consistently delivering high-quality, beautifully designed products that resonate with customers worldwide. Join us in supporting their mission to create exceptional garments that blend style, innovation, and unparalleled fit.

Are you a master of fit, passionate about garment construction, and ready to make a significant impact on product quality and consumer comfort? We are seeking an exceptional, hands-on professional to join our client's dynamic team, focusing on their casual sleepwear line. In this pivotal contract role, you will be the guardian of garment integrity, ensuring every piece not only meets the highest standards for fit, comfort, and quality but also perfectly embodies the original design vision. This is your opportunity to own the technical design process, lead critical fittings, expertly solve complex fit challenges, and collaborate closely with innovative design and product development teams to bring beloved products to life.

What You'll Do

• Drive the technical design process for assigned casual sleepwear styles, guiding them from initial development through to final fit approval.
• Lead garment fittings, meticulously evaluating fit and comfort, and providing expert recommendations for pattern and construction adjustments.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical specifications, precise measurement charts, detailed fit comments, and essential garment documentation.
• Collaborate strategically with the Design team to translate creative concepts into impeccably fitting, production-ready garments.
• Rigorously evaluate both knit and woven garments for superior construction, consistency, and overall quality.
• Articulate clear, actionable fit corrections and technical recommendations to vendors and manufacturing partners globally.
• Manage all technical updates and documentation efficiently using PLM systems and other relevant tools.
• Actively participate in cross-functional meetings, meticulously track follow-ups, and proactively resolve technical challenges to keep projects on track.

What You'll Bring

• A minimum of 5 years of hands-on apparel Technical Design experience, with a substantial portion of your career dedicated to technical design.
• Exceptional expertise in patternmaking, garment construction, and precise pattern correction.
• Proven ability to independently conduct fittings and document detailed, actionable fit comments.
• Demonstrated Technical Design experience working with both knit and woven garment categories.
• Proficiency in creating and updating comprehensive tech packs, fit specifications, and measurement documentation.
• The ability to independently manage assigned styles while effectively collaborating with a Technical Design Manager.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities, high adaptability, and meticulous attention to detail.
• A supportive, approachable communication style, coupled with the ability to remain composed and effective in a fast-paced environment.

What Sets You Apart

• Specialized Technical Design experience with casual sleepwear, pajamas, loungewear, or intimates.
• Experience with plus-size or extended-size garment fitting.
• Familiarity with Centric PLM, FlexPLM, or other comparable PLM software.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Excel.
• Direct experience collaborating with apparel manufacturers and overseas vendors.