Overview
On Site
$51.72 - $51.72 hr
Full Time
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 3+ mo(s)
Skills
SKILLS TO BE ASSIGNED
Job Details
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Job Title: Technical Designer
Pay Rate: $45/hr. to $51.72/hr. on W2
Location: 55 Water Street, Manhattan, NY 10038
Duration: Till 12/05/2025, with possible extension
Purpose
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Knowledge of factory, manufacturing techniques, and machinery
ABOUT US:
Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization. We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies.
As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.
Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.
Russell Tobin & Associates
is currently seeking a Technical Designer role for one of our Fortune 500 clients, Manhattan, NY 10038 (On-site).Apply today for immediate consideration.
Job Title: Technical Designer
Pay Rate: $45/hr. to $51.72/hr. on W2
Location: 55 Water Street, Manhattan, NY 10038
Duration: Till 12/05/2025, with possible extension
Purpose
- Support the technical design team in partnering with Design and Merchant teams as well as other cross functional associates including Raw Material, Regional TD, Product Development, Product Performance, Production & Sourcing, QA and Vendors and trim/component suppliers. Being flexible to work within different categories and taking responsibility for the technical development of new styles and application of all quality standards relating to fit and construction.
- Ensure garment consistency across product categories, analyze and communicate risk during development cycle and continuously seek to drive product improvements to ensure best in class fit, comfort and performance with goal of consistently exciting our customers and exceeding wearing expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a positive, supportive, partner, fostering open communication in a cohesive team environment with all business partners, consistently demonstrating our shared values and competencies
- Serve as a functional expert and brand Client for specific product area
- Work closely to support Technical Design team, ensuring any business critical/hot topics are raised in a timely manner
- Respond quickly to change with a positive attitude and willingness to learn new ways to work and achieve objectives.
- Evaluate fit and construction of proto samples ensuring clear direction of design aesthetic, fit intent and construction.
- Lead fit sessions on live model and communicate fit/construction corrections to vendors via written instruction, flat and on body measurements and digital images.
- Partner with design to execute Design Intent and pass off to regional TD partners to commence fit approval cycle.
- Track and manage workflow and ensure seasonal calendar deadlines are met
- Identify potential production, quality, and/or costing issues and provide recommendations and solutions.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to align on product performance standards as it pertains to brand integrity.
- Maintain knowledge of product development process from concept through production, including patternmaking, construction, costing, manufacturing and materials.
- Identify and proactively engage in competitive analysis.
- Present technical data and initiatives to cross-functional team, flexing style to audience.
- Support merchants, design and regional partners by responding to and analyzing customer feedback and making appropriate recommendations.
- Participate and support new initiatives and projects.
Qualifications
- Technical education in garment fit and construction to degree level or equivalent work experience.
- Knowledge of sleepwear & apparel patternmaking, construction, fit and grading. Knowledge of fully fashioned sweaters a plus.
Knowledge of factory, manufacturing techniques, and machinery
- 6-8 years industry experience in sleep/apparel
- Experience using a product development technical specification program (PDM, PLM etc).
- Experience using 3D software a bonus (Clo3D, Browzwear, etc.).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word etc.).
- Organization skills and ability to multitask.
- Ability to identify issues and create solutions outside of established parameters and guidelines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
ABOUT US:
Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization. We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies.
As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.
Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.
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